# Dona vs TimeGuide

The clearest difference is rating: TimeGuide at 5.0 against Dona's 4.7. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dona sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TimeGuide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeGuide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Dona ships an update weekly, TimeGuide every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dona | TimeGuide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dona-simple-tasks/id6748265175/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguide-daily-planner/id6751744856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yanice BOADY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824877976) | [Daniel Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836592534) |

## What reviewers say

### Dona

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dona-simple-tasks/id6748265175)

This minimalist task manager helps you quickly capture and organize ideas with drag-and-drop functionality. Focus on what matters most today by visualizing tasks via widgets or Siri/Shortcuts. Optimized gestures ensure zero friction in managing your to-do list.

**Highlights:** Instant idea capture, Drag & drop organization, Widget support, Siri/Shortcuts integration, Zero friction gestures, Focus on task completion

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dona + | $0.99 | per month |
| Dona+ Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


### TimeGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguide-daily-planner/id6751744856)

This app combines tasks, events, and routines into a single, intuitive interface. It offers a clean design with features like repeating tasks, calendar sync, and visual priority to help you manage your schedule effectively.

**Highlights:** Repeating tasks and events, Visual priority highlighting, Intuitive add-task flow, Two-way calendar sync, Cross-device iCloud sync, Customizable widgets, Multiple layout modes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeGuide Pro (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| TimeGuide Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| TimeGuide Pro (Lifetime Offer) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dona free?

Dona is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeGuide free?

TimeGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dona or TimeGuide?

TimeGuide is rated higher. Dona averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TimeGuide averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dona or TimeGuide have ads?

Neither Dona nor TimeGuide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dona or TimeGuide?

Dona ships an update weekly, and TimeGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dona was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeGuide on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*