Task Compass vs Timelio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Task Compass
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Task Compass is for you if: - Have long to-do lists - Need to choose what to work on next - Want to keep the important task on top of list - Want top task on the lock screen This isn’t for you if you need complex project hierarchies, dependencies, or time tracking. Task Compass prioritizes your tasks by asking you to compare two tasks. "Which task is more important?" The app finds and displays your top priority, in-app, in a widget, in a live activity, and in a lock screen widget. Always in sync with Apple Reminders. No new accounts. Your data lives on your phone and in your iCloud account. Terms of Use: Standard Apple Terms (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
Timelio
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Ever studied for a test and felt like it wasn’t enough? Have you wanted to stay consistent with a project or learning a skill, only to give up after a few days? We created the solution. To help you get the job done, raise your grades, and improve the quality of your work, we believe in measuring your time strategically—just like a runner tracks their workouts. Timelio was built specifically to help you measure various daily activities, monitor your consistency, and manage your time more effectively. Our app lets you track each task individually, providing you with detailed summaries and insights for each day. Key Features •Personalized Experience: Make it yours. Customize task names to match your personal goals. •Track Times Easily: See your data in a simple display of graphs. •Lock-Screen Timer: View your active sessions instantly while saving battery. Benefits •Convenience: Just choose a task and click play to start measuring. •Improvement: Review your measurement history to understand your abilities and replicate your best output. •Accessibility: Simple and intuitive interface designed for immediate use. Usage Scenarios On the go: Track your reading time. At home: Measure your study sessions for better exam prep. During work: Monitor your deep-work. At the gym: Track the duration of your workouts. On the trail: Measure your total running time. Contact Have questions or need support? Reach out to us at timelio.contact@gmail.com. We're here to help with anything. Terms & Privacy By using this app, you agree to Timelio Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Compass at none against Timelio's 4. Task Compass also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Timelio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Task Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Task Compass | Timelio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maciej Blizinski | Lahav Tanenbaum |
In-app purchases
Task Compass
No in-app purchases
Timelio
- Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$15.991 Year
- Timelio Premium$4.99
- Timelio Premium$29.99









