# TimeGuide vs Prism Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Prism Notes at free against TimeGuide's free with in-app purchases. Prism Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TimeGuide against 4.9 for Prism Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prism Notes has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

TimeGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, Prism Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGuide | Prism Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeguide-daily-planner/id6751744856/reviews)** | [4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-notes/id6754857785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Grant](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836592534) | [Tommy Joseph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850558223) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Prism Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-notes/id6754857785)

Capture thoughts and links quickly with a familiar texting interface. Organize ideas with AI-suggested tags and develop them across linked threads. Review notes to keep what matters and easily search by keyword or meaning.

**Highlights:** Texting-like note capture, AI-suggested tags, Threaded idea development, Review mode for notes, Sync across devices, Natural language reminders, Lock screen capture

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGuide free?

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

### Is Prism Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeGuide or Prism Notes?

TimeGuide is rated higher. TimeGuide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Prism Notes averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do TimeGuide or Prism Notes have ads?

Neither TimeGuide nor Prism Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGuide or Prism Notes?

TimeGuide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prism Notes every 4 days. Most recently, TimeGuide was updated on July 25, 2026 and Prism Notes on September 30, 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.*