Comparison

Timely Go vs GetinTime

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

Head to head
About

Timely Go

This intelligent travel assistant calculates the optimal departure time for your journeys. Simply input your destination and desired arrival time, and it provides instant departure recommendations, factoring in various travel modes and real-time conditions. It offers smart reminders and stores your trip history for easy access.

Highlights
  • Smart departure time calculation
  • Multiple travel modes (walking, cycling, transit, driving)
  • Flexible starting point selection
  • Smart departure reminders
  • Trip history and favorites
  • Privacy-first data storage
Features
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Timely Go — Smart Departure Planner “What time should I leave to be on time?” Timely Go is your intelligent travel assistant. Simply enter your destination and arrival time, instantly calculates when you should leave, so you can start your trip calmly and confidently. Key Features Smart Departure Time • Enter your destination, arrival time, and travel mode • Calculates the best time to leave based on real-time traffic and transit data (where available) • Add a custom buffer of 0–120 minutes for extra flexibility Multiple Travel Modes • Walking: accurate route estimation • Cycling: considers terrain and path details • Public Transport: supports live timetables (where available) • Driving: adjusts to real-time traffic conditions Flexible Starting Point • Use your current location automatically • Search and select any address manually • Save frequent places like “Home” or “Work” for quick access Smart Reminders • Local notifications before it’s time to go • One-tap setup for iOS system alarms (iOS 26) • Never forget an important trip again Trip History & Favorites • Automatically saves your past calculations • Mark important routes with a star • Reuse previous trips instantly Why Choose Timely Go? Privacy-first: all data stays on your device Simple & efficient: plan your trip in just three steps Accurate & real-time: powered by the latest traffic and transit info (where available) Native iOS experience: smooth, energy-efficient, and optimized for dark mode Perfect For • Daily commuting — always arrive on time • Appointments & meetings — plan ahead with ease • Flights & trains — never miss your departure • Classes & lectures — no more last-minute rush • Hospital visits — arrive punctually, stress-free Privacy Commitment Timely Go respects your privacy: • Your data is stored locally on your device • Location access is used only for route calculation, not tracking • No account required, no ads, no hidden uploads Start today — let Timely Go take the stress out of leaving on time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GetinTime

This app calculates the exact time you need to leave for your destination based on live traffic and your desired arrival time. It accounts for stops along the way and offers recurring trip options. A Pro version unlocks advanced features like lock screen countdowns and calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Smart Departure Calculation
  • Lock Screen & Dynamic Island Countdown
  • Calendar Integration
  • Stops Along the Way
  • Recurring Trips
  • Notify on Departure
  • Multiple Navigation App Support
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GetinTime — Know exactly when to leave. Stop guessing. Stop being late. Tell GetinTime when you need to arrive — it works backwards from your arrival time using live traffic to calculate the precise moment you need to leave your door. No more padding your estimate and still cutting it close. No more leaving "in 5 minutes" when you should have left already. HOW IT WORKS Enter your destination and arrival time. GetinTime checks live traffic conditions via Apple Maps, counts backwards through any stops along your route, adds your personal lead-time buffer, and gives you one clear answer: leave at exactly this time. Tap refresh any time to recalculate with the latest traffic. FEATURES - Smart Departure Calculation — live traffic, always up to date - Lock Screen & Dynamic Island — a live countdown to your departure time, visible without opening the app - Calendar Integration — driving appointments imported automatically from your calendar - Stops Along the Way — add a coffee shop, pharmacy, or supermarket; GetinTime compares "stop on the way there" vs “stop on the way back" and recommends the route that keeps you on time - Recurring Trips — daily, weekdays, weekends, or custom schedules; set it once and forget it - Notify on Departure — send your ETA to passengers or waiting contacts the moment you start navigation - Multiple Navigation Apps — launch Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze directly from your trip GETINTIME PRO One-time purchase. No subscription. No monthly fees. Pay once, keep it forever. Pro unlocks: Lock Screen & Dynamic Island countdown, Calendar Integration, Stops Along the Way, Recurring Trips, and Notify on Departure. The free version always includes Smart Departure Calculation — create trips and get accurate departure times at no cost. YOUR PRIVACY GetinTime has no backend, no user accounts, and zero analytics or tracking. Everything stays on your device. Route calculations use Apple's MapKit. Your trips, contacts, and calendar data never leave your iPhone.

Screenshots

Timely Go3 screens
GetinTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timely Go at 100% against GetinTime's 0%. Timely Go also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Timely Go sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GetinTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timely Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Timely Go's written reviews are positive against 0% of GetinTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timely Go ships an update weekly, GetinTime every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timely Go versus GetinTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely GoGetinTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer芃 文Irwing Braga

Customer experience

Timely Go

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GetinTime

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Timely Go

Subscriptions2
  • Autopilot Mode7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Autopilot Mode - Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • Buy me a cake$2.99
  • Buy me a pizza$4.99
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  • Super tip$9.99
1 purchases

GetinTime

One-time1
  • GetinTime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Timely Go free?
Timely Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetinTime free?
GetinTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timely Go or GetinTime?
Timely Go is rated higher. Timely Go averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GetinTime averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timely Go or GetinTime have ads?
Neither Timely Go nor GetinTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timely Go or GetinTime?
Timely Go ships an update weekly, and GetinTime every 6 months. Most recently, Timely Go was updated on September 26, 2026 and GetinTime on October 19, 2026.

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