Comparison

Procrastination Insult Timer vs DayCove

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

Head to head
About

Procrastination Insult Timer

This productivity timer uses harsh, humorous insults to motivate users to focus and complete tasks. It offers various roast packs and modes, including Pomodoro, to keep you working. Designed for those who respond to tough love, it aims to prevent procrastination with its no-mercy approach.

Highlights
  • Unique insult packs
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
  • Pomodoro mode
  • Customizable timer lengths
  • Session history tracking
  • Daily reminders
Features
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STOP PROCRASTINATING. START WORKING. Procrastination Insult Timer is the only productivity timer that bullies you into focus. Every 20 seconds, you get roasted — hard. No fluff. No mercy. Just savage honesty that keeps you from doom-scrolling your day away. Set your timer. Pick your roast pack. Get to work. ## FEATURES 900+ UNIQUE ROASTS — ALL PACKS FREE • Random — general motivational roasts • Sassy — extra sarcastic, full of attitude • Dark — edgy humor, not for the faint of heart LIVE ACTIVITY The countdown and your current roast sit on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Close the app. Lock your phone. You still can't escape. POMODORO MODE 25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break. Classic — but meaner. Get roasted through both. CUSTOM TIMERS 1–60 minutes. Choose your preferred pain level. THE RECORD Every session you finish, every insult you take, and the roasts you thought were worth keeping. DAILY REMINDERS Get a nudge (or slap) to stop procrastinating. ## WHY IT WORKS Most productivity apps are too nice. They whisper. They let you quit. This one doesn't. It's designed to keep you uncomfortable enough to stay focused. Every roast is a reality check — funny, sharp, and a little too true. You can skip, pause, or quit — but the app will call you out for it. The only way out… is through. No streaks. No guilt for missing a day. Just the work, and someone rude enough to keep you at it. ## FOR ANYONE WITH DARK HUMOR If you thrive on sarcasm, memes, and chaos — this is your accountability buddy. If you want kindness, try a meditation app instead. If you want results, download this one. ## PRICING FREE • 5 and 10 minute timers • All three roast packs • Unlimited sessions PRO WEEKLY – $0.99/week • 3-day free trial • Cancel anytime PRO YEARLY – $19.99/year • Save 61% vs weekly PRO LIFETIME – $29.99 • One-time payment, never expires • Best value Pro unlocks sessions up to 60 minutes, Pomodoro mode, custom timer lengths, and roasts read aloud. Terms of Use: https://ideang.se/procrastinationtimerapp/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ideang.se/procrastinationtimerapp/privacy/

About

DayCove

Features
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DayCove is a calm visual planner for shaping today into clear, doable steps. Build a day timeline, break tasks into smaller checklist items, start a focus timer, and keep the next anchor close with widgets and Apple Watch. DayCove is designed for low-friction planning: no account required, no social feeds, and no medical claims. Version 2.0 adds a more expressive visual planning UI, Day Brief, Cove Forecast previews, a rebuilt focus timer, and optional DayCove Plus subscription support for advanced planning insights and guided focus modes. DayCove is local-first. Planning data stays on device unless a future feature clearly asks permission for sync, AI, calendar import, or account-based services. Purchases and subscriptions are handled through Apple's in-app purchase system. DayCove is a productivity and planning tool. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://noktirnal42.github.io/daycove/terms.html

Screenshots

Procrastination Insult Timer4 screens
DayCove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DayCove at every 9 days against Procrastination Insult Timer's every 11 months. Procrastination Insult Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). 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. Procrastination Insult Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DayCove sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Procrastination Insult Timer ships an update every 11 months, DayCove every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Procrastination Insult Timer versus DayCove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProcrastination Insult TimerDayCove
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIdeang Productions ABJeremy McVay

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Procrastination Insult Timer

One-time3
  • Weekly$0.99
  • Annual$9.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

DayCove

Subscriptions2
  • DayCove Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • DayCove Plus Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Procrastination Insult Timer free?
Procrastination Insult Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayCove free?
DayCove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Procrastination Insult Timer or DayCove have ads?
Neither Procrastination Insult Timer nor DayCove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Procrastination Insult Timer or DayCove?
Procrastination Insult Timer ships an update every 11 months, and DayCove every 9 days. Most recently, Procrastination Insult Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and DayCove on October 4, 2026.

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