Comparison

TimeTaps vs OffGrid

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

Head to head
About

TimeTaps

This app offers ADHD-friendly tools for focus and planning, featuring visual timers, simple task management, and a virtual companion. It helps users manage time blindness and burnout with guided breaks and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Visual timer with music integration
  • Focus Sprints with guided breaks
  • Simple task and event planning
  • Urgency indicators and 'Today's Steps'
  • Progress tracking with daily/weekly analytics
  • Virtual hamster companion
  • AI Task Breakdown (Pro feature)
Features
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Transform Your Time Management with TimeTaps TimeTaps is designed specifically for people with ADHD to make time management visual, simple, and actually enjoyable. Built by Dr. Casey Simon, a doctor of clinical psychology and psychotherapist who works with ADHD clients, so the tools fit how ADHD brains actually work. Why TimeTaps Works for ADHD Brains: • Visual Time Awareness - Watch time pass with our animated hamster companion. No more "time blindness"! • Focus Sprints - Configurable work/break sessions (default: 24 min focus / 5 min break). Optimized for ADHD attention spans. • Hamster Companion - Your pet grows with your progress. Feed, play, and customize your hamster as you hit focus milestones. • Smart Planning - Task management with subtasks, urgency indicators, and AI-powered task breakdown (Pro). Features: VISUAL TIMERS • Countdown timer with large, easy-to-read display • Animated hamster runs while you focus • Background notifications so you never miss a session end FOCUS SPRINTS • Configurable work sessions (15-45 min) with short and long breaks • Carrot progress indicators (because carrots > tomatoes) • Guided break activities: breathing, stretching, hydration, eye exercises • Focus Lock to prevent distraction-checking (Pro) SMART PLANNER • Task and event management with subtasks and urgency indicators • Student Mode: class schedules, assignments, exams with due-date tracking • Apple Calendar and Reminders sync • AI-powered task breakdown (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google — Pro) HAMSTER COMPANION • Tamagotchi-style pet with hunger, happiness, energy, and love stats • Earn carrots by completing focus sessions • 100+ customizable items in the pet shop • Hamster evolves and gains new animations as you progress INSIGHTS • Focus heatmap and session history • Mood and productivity correlation • HealthKit integration (steps, mindful sessions, sleep) • Streak tracking and achievements THOUGHTFUL DESIGN • 5 beautiful dark color themes (Pro) • Works in portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support • Haptic feedback for time awareness • No ads, no tracking, no account required Privacy First • All data stays on your device or your personal iCloud • No tracking or analytics sent to third parties • No account required Perfect For: • People with ADHD, time blindness, or burnout • Students managing coursework • Anyone who struggles with starting or sustaining focus Download TimeTaps and make time work WITH your brain, not against it. TimeTaps Pro The core app is free forever. TimeTaps Pro unlocks AI task breakdown, Focus Lock, color themes, and more — available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://timetapapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://timetapapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

OffGrid

Features
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Experience the power of artificial intelligence directly on your device. Chat with advanced AI models and analyze images without an internet connection. All processing happens locally, ensuring your data remains completely private and secure. Key Features: 100% Offline AI: No internet? No problem. Get AI assistance anywhere, anytime. Multiple AI Models: Choose from a variety of powerful, on-device models tailored to your tasks. Smart Image Analysis: Upload photos for instant, local AI processing and visual insights. Absolute Privacy: Zero cloud servers and no data collection. Your conversations and images never leave your phone. Lightning Fast: Enjoy real-time, seamless responses without network latency. TERMS OF USE -> https://dumbstupidai.blogspot.com/2026/01/terms-of-use.html PRIVACY POLICY -> https://dumbstupidai.blogspot.com/2026/01/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

TimeTaps4 screens
OffGrid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OffGrid at Free against TimeTaps's $4.99. On update cadence, 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

OffGrid is free to download; TimeTaps costs $4.99 up front. TimeTaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OffGrid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTaps ships an update fortnightly, OffGrid every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeTaps versus OffGrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTapsOffGrid
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasey SimonShahzaib Ali

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeTaps

Subscriptions2
  • TimeTaps Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • TimeTaps Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimeTaps Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
2 purchases

OffGrid

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium Access$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$9.99

Questions

Is TimeTaps free?
TimeTaps costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is OffGrid free?
OffGrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeTaps or OffGrid have ads?
Neither TimeTaps nor OffGrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeTaps or OffGrid?
TimeTaps ships an update fortnightly, and OffGrid every 9 days. Most recently, TimeTaps was updated on November 5, 2026 and OffGrid on October 25, 2026.

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