Comparison

Timely Journal vs Dot Timer | Focus Timer

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

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

Features
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A timer app that visualizes time with dots. See your remaining time at a glance! As the dots disappear at a steady pace, you’ll intuitively feel the "density" of time. Whether you want to deeply focus, track your work, or simply mind your time—give Dot Timer a try. 【Simple to Use】 Set your time (from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes). Just press start. Focus on your task as you watch the dots slip away. 【Two Distinct Modes】 Light Mode: A calm, bright design. Perfect for deep-focus sessions. Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, even in the dark. Ideal for night owls and late-night work. 【Key Features & Highlights】 Steady Pace: Dots disappear at a constant speed. The length of time is reflected by the "number" of dots. Intuitive Layout: Clean, grid-aligned dots visualize your remaining time instantly. Quick Re-use: Easily re-use your favorite timer settings from your history. Stay Notified: Receive a notification as soon as your timer finishes.

Screenshots

Timely Journal4 screens
Dot Timer | Focus Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Dot Timer | Focus Timer at 3 against Timely Journal's 1. Dot Timer | Focus Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Timely Journal versus Dot Timer | Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely JournalDot Timer | Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick AntoniniHirasawa Masayuki

In-app purchases

None

Timely Journal

No in-app purchases

None

Dot Timer | Focus Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timely Journal free?
Timely Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot Timer | Focus Timer free?
Dot Timer | Focus Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timely Journal or Dot Timer | Focus Timer have ads?
Neither Timely Journal nor Dot Timer | Focus Timer shows ads.

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