Comparison

Timely Journal vs Dear Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timely Journal

Features
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Stay organized and focused throughout your day with this elegant daily planner. Designed for clarity and efficiency, the app combines an hourly time table with a flexible to-do list, helping you manage your tasks and schedule in one seamless interface. With deep customization options, including modern themes, font controls, and calendar integration, you can tailor your planning experience to your exact needs. Set hourly reminders to stay on track and never miss an important event. Whether you're planning your day, tracking tasks, or just need a focused workspace, this app is your perfect companion for productivity. Core Planning Tools: - Hourly Time Table: Schedule your day hour-by-hour from 12 AM to 11 PM. - Current Hour Indicator: The current hour is highlighted in the Time Table for today's date, helping you stay oriented. - Continuous To-Do List: A dedicated, single-view text editor for all your day's tasks, notes, and ideas. - Drag-and-Drop: Easily move entries from one hour to another in the Time Table by dragging and dropping them. - Your notes are automatically saved and reloaded when you reopen the app. - Continuous Hourly Alerts: Enable notifications to get an alert for any scheduled item in your Time Table as the hour approaches. - Time Format Toggle: Instantly switch the time display between standard (e.g., "3 PM") and military time (e.g., "15:00"). - Added iOS calendar (add Google and Microsoft calendars to iOS calendar for integration to the app).

About

Dear Time

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DISCOVER THE RHYTHM OF YOUR DAY Have you ever wondered how your day really flows? Dear Time helps you see the difference between what you plan and how you actually spend your time. ========================= [ PLAN VS REALITY ] - Visualize your day in two columns: Plan and Spent - Track time with 5-minute precision - See patterns emerge across days and weeks - No judgment, just awareness [ SIMPLE & GENTLE ] Unlike productivity apps that push you to do more, Dear Time invites you to simply observe. It's not about being more productive — it's about understanding yourself better. - Clean, minimal interface - Calm, reflective design - No gamification or pressure - Just you and your time [ KEEP YOUR MIND CLEAR ] The Brain tab helps you capture thoughts and tasks: - Quick notes and memos - Simple to-do lists - Keep your mental space uncluttered [ POWERFUL FEATURES ] - Dual-column time view (Plan vs Spent) - Week navigation and date picker - Color-coded time blocks - Drag, edit, and adjust blocks easily - Apple Sign-In for privacy - Secure cloud sync with Supabase - Cross-device synchronization [ PRIVACY FIRST ] - Sign in securely with Apple - Your data is encrypted and private - Row-level security protection ========================= "Dear Time is not about doing more — it's about feeling your day." ========================= HOW IT WORKS 1. Plan your day ahead in the Plan column 2. Log what you actually did in the Spent column 3. Compare and reflect on the difference 4. Discover where your time quietly slips away ========================= WHO IS IT FOR? - Anyone curious about their daily rhythm - People seeking self-awareness, not productivity pressure - Those who want to understand their time patterns - Anyone tired of aggressive productivity tools ========================= Start your journey of gentle time awareness today. Download Dear Time and see your day with clarity.

Screenshots

Timely Journal4 screens
Dear Time3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timely Journal at 17.6 against Dear Time's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Timely Journal versus Dear Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely JournalDear Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick AntoniniSEOK-HYUN YOON

In-app purchases

None

Timely Journal

No in-app purchases

None

Dear Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timely Journal free?
Timely Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Time free?
Dear Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timely Journal or Dear Time have ads?
Neither Timely Journal nor Dear Time shows ads.

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