Comparison

TaskBeacon vs TimeGuide

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

Head to head
About

TaskBeacon

Features
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Be the person who feels calm, in control, and confident about what’s next. TaskBeacon isn’t just another to-do list. It’s a clarity engine. It helps you collect all the things you want to do—and then shows you which ones truly matter in the moment. At the core is TaskPulse™, our intelligent prioritization system. It dynamically scores your tasks based on importance, dependencies, due dates and more—so your top priorities naturally rise to the surface. When you stop wondering “what should I do next?”—you get more done, with less stress. Why TaskBeacon is different: • TaskPulse™ intelligence - Smart prioritization meets action. TaskPulse scores every task, and your Dashboard shows the top 5 you should tackle next. • Guided by clarity - One focused dashboard. No clutter. Just what matters now. • Structure your way - Group by project or theme—TaskBeacon adapts to how you think. • Ready when you are - Hide tasks that aren’t ready. Work with less distraction. • Filter with purpose - See what’s relevant—work, weekend, personal—with a tap. • Your tasks, your data - Download your full task history any time. No lock-in. You don’t need more lists — you need clarity. TaskBeacon helps you focus on what counts.

About

TimeGuide

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
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TimeGuide is a simpler way to see your tasks, events, and routines. Part planner, part calendar, and part task manager, adding to and editing your schedule with TimeGuide is fast and intuitive. Featuring a clean design, repeating tasks and two-way calendar sync on a dynamically scaling timeline. TimeGuide Features: • Repeating Tasks & Events - Your daily routines can coexist with important events giving you a big picture view of your time • Visual Priority - Highlighted tasks and calendar events are given visual significance so they aren’t drowned out by simple tasks or routines • Intuitive Add-Task Flow - Add new tasks & events in seconds • Mark Complete - Mark finished items complete to hide them from the timeline (even calendar events) • Calendar Month View - Get a bigger picture of your time • Subtasks - Auto-nested items make adding subtasks effortless. Add subtasks even to calendar events, or un-nest them in settings to see everything laid out • Calendar Sync - Add and edit events from your other calendars like Apple, Google, and Outlook • Cross-Device Sync - Tasks sync across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud sync • Per-Calendar Notifications - Silence notifications on an individual basis in Calendar Setup • Dynamic Timeline - Expanding and contracting layout keeps your day visible, while still letting you visualize your free time • Multiple Layouts - Minimal Mode and List Mode to fit your style • Customizable Colors - Light and Dark modes, with total freedom for accent colors • Widgets - Stylish up-to-date widgets with smooth progress bars and countdown timers to keep you on pace and on-track • Distraction Free - Made to live in the background of your life, so you can actually be productive Try all of TimeGuide free for 7 days then keep using it in read-only mode forever, or unlock Full Access for a single affordable lifetime purchase. Use of this app is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TaskBeacon4 screens
TimeGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeGuide at every 2 weeks against TaskBeacon's every 4 months. TaskBeacon's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. TaskBeacon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskBeacon ships an update every 4 months, TimeGuide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TaskBeacon versus TimeGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskBeaconTimeGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWay2Ten LLCDaniel Grant

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TaskBeacon

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

TimeGuide

Subscriptions1
  • TimeGuide Pro (Yearly)$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • TimeGuide Pro (Lifetime)$19.99
  • TimeGuide Pro (Lifetime Offer)$19.99

Questions

Is TaskBeacon free?
TaskBeacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeGuide free?
TimeGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskBeacon or TimeGuide have ads?
Neither TaskBeacon nor TimeGuide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskBeacon or TimeGuide?
TaskBeacon ships an update every 4 months, and TimeGuide every 2 weeks. Most recently, TaskBeacon was updated on September 20, 2026 and TimeGuide on September 27, 2026.

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