Time Pencil vs DailyManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Pencil
Visualize your day with a unique clock interface that displays calendar events as colored arcs. Effortlessly block out focus time or activities by drawing directly on the dial. Access your schedule at a glance with home screen widgets and Apple Watch support.
- Calendar events visualized as arcs on a clock
- Draw custom time blocks and add notes
- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
- Apple Watch support
- Customizable clock appearance (12/24hr, Sky mode, Zen mode)
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Time Pencil is a clock with some markers to visualize your day at a glance YOUR CALENDAR, AROUND THE DIAL Time Pencil reads your existing calendars and lays each event as a colored arc on the clock. Overlaps, gaps, the shape of a busy afternoon, it's all visible at once, the way time actually feels. DRAW YOUR DAY Block out focus time, a workout, a break, or "leave for the airport" by drawing an arc right onto the clock. Drop a note sticker anywhere. Planning becomes a one-second gesture instead of a form to fill in. ALWAYS IN VIEW • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep today's clock a glance away. • A Live Activity counts down your next block in the Dynamic Island. • Apple Watch support to carry your day on your wrist. MAKE IT YOURS • 12-hour or 24-hour dial. • Sky mode paints the clock with the real sky: dawn, daylight, dusk and night, as the day moves. • Zen mode strips everything back to the essentials. • Marker colors, hourly chimes, and more. Time Pencil speaks 20 languages, and no account is required to get started. TIME PENCIL PRO Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vineetkl.github.io/time-pencil-legal/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://vineetkl.github.io/time-pencil-legal/privacy-policy.html
DailyManager
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Transform your daily routine and achieve your goals with DailyManager - the all-in-one productivity app designed to help you organize every aspect of your life. Smart Task Management Create and organize tasks with priority levels Track completion with visual progress indicators Filter tasks by status (pending, completed, all) Never lose track of what needs to be done Digital Notes Quick note-taking with rich text support Organize thoughts, ideas, and important information Search and edit notes effortlessly Date tracking for all your notes Habit Tracker Build positive daily habits Track streaks and maintain consistency Visual progress indicators for motivation Simple toggle interface for daily check-ins Goal Setting & Tracking Set long-term goals with target dates Visual progress bars show your advancement Detailed descriptions for each goal Update progress as you achieve milestones Perfect for: Students managing coursework and study habits Professionals organizing work and personal goals Anyone looking to build better daily routines People who want to achieve their long-term dreams Why Choose DailyManager? Unlike other productivity apps, DailyManager combines tasks, notes, habits, and goals in one seamless experience. No more switching between multiple apps - everything you need to organize your life is right here. Start your journey to a more organized, productive life today. Download DailyManager and turn your dreams into achievable goals!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DailyManager at none against Time Pencil's 3. DailyManager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.1). On price, 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. Time Pencil sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DailyManager asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Time Pencil | DailyManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vineet Kapil | Mohamed Kalii |
In-app purchases
Time Pencil
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Time Pencil Full7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
DailyManager
No in-app purchases









