Comparison

TimeLog vs BeanDo

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

Head to head
About

TimeLog

Features
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Do you keep a diary? I've tried using various diary apps and paper diaries to see if I could stick with it. But... I couldn't keep it up. Even though I thought, “I should keep a diary! I have to keep one...” I just couldn't make it a habit. That's because... I had to think about what to write. Even if I tried to write at the end of the day, I'd end up thinking, “Huh... what did I even do today?” and using up mental energy just trying to remember. Then, actually writing the diary entry felt like too much trouble. But I still want to keep a record of my days! Well... I have good news for you. This app shows the exact time the moment you press the timestamp button, letting you instantly jot down whatever you want to record. It makes keeping track super easy. It's great for daily journaling, work notes, organizing your thoughts—anything really. You don't even have to press the timestamp button; you can just use it as a memo. And later, when you need to find something, adding tags makes searching a breeze. Plus! It posts to Google Calendar too. So when you wonder, “What did I do that day...?” Or “What was that meeting about last time...?” Just sync everything to Google Calendar, and finding it later is a breeze. ▼ Now supports various communication tools.  ■ If you use LINE, Slack, Teams, Messenger, WhatsApp, etc., you can share necessary notes. ▼ Recommended for:  ■ Those who want to reflect on their daily activities  ■ Those looking to reassess how they use their time  ■ Those seeking a simple note-taking app  ■ Those wanting to start keeping a life log ▼ Main Features 【Timestamp】 Automatically inserts the current time with a single tap. No need for tedious time input. 【Daily Notes】 Freely record your daily goals and reflections. Separate from the timeline, you can capture your thoughts for the day. 【Tag Management】 Organize notes by adding tags. Easily search and sort later. 【Folder Organization】 Create folders to categorize notes. Freely classify them for work, personal use, etc. 【Calendar Integration】 Sync with Google Calendar. 【Sharing】 Easily share via LINE, email, PDF, etc. Simple sharing with teams or family! ▼ Basic Features Available in Free Version ・Create timestamped notes ・Save up to 10 files ・Create up to 3 tags ・Share as PDF/text ▼ Premium ・Unlimited files ・Unlimited tags ・Google Calendar integration ・Ad-free. ■ Privacy All memo data is stored locally on your device. No account registration required. Data is never sent externally unless you use Google Calendar integration. Simple design makes it easy to stick with. Record your everyday moments.

About

BeanDo

A minimalist to-do list app designed for focus and efficiency. It offers smart reminders, including options for complex schedules and automatic holiday skipping for the China region. Personalize themes and preferences for a tailored experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Today's tasks view
  • Multiple reminder options
  • Customizable themes
  • China holiday skipping
  • Personalized preferences
Features
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Pure Design, Focus on What Matters • Home is Today: Open the app and see only today's tasks. No clutter, no distractions — just focus. • Minimalist Design, Just Right: From creation to management, every step is intuitive and efficient. Feature-rich, yet lightweight. Flexible Reminders, Your Way • Combine Any Cycle: Supports once, workdays, alternate weekends, custom date combinations, and more — adapts to any complex schedule. • Smart Multi-Region Calendar Matching: When setting "workday" repeats, the app intelligently identifies and skips public holidays and makeup workdays based on your region — no more manual adjustments*. Currently supported: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea. More regions coming soon. Two Modes, Clearly Separated • Reminders: Tasks that need to be completed, with flexible repeat settings. Check them off when done. • Know-Only Mode: Content you need to know but don't need to complete. Perfect for handovers, meeting notes, routine memos — keeping your to-do list clean and uncluttered. Both modes support attachments — images, documents, and more — to help you add context to your tasks and notes. Complete Experience, Fully Customizable • Personalization: Key customization options like themes and notification preferences let you make the app truly yours. * Requires calendar access permission and a subscribed public holiday calendar for your selected region in the system calendar. 【BeanDo Pro Subscription】 • Upon confirmation, your iTunes account will be charged the applicable fee (auto-renews annually). • Subscription will auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscription in iTunes Store after purchase. • Cancel during the free trial and you won't be charged. Support: https://jishudao.github.io/BeanDo.github.io/BeanDoTechnicalSupportPage Privacy Policy: https://jishudao.github.io/BeanDo.github.io/BeanDoPrivacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://jishudao.github.io/BeanDo.github.io/BeanDoTermsOfService Feedback: yangcongpro@gmail.com | X: @yangcong_pro

Screenshots

TimeLog4 screens
BeanDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeLog at none against BeanDo's shown. BeanDo's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, 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. TimeLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and BeanDo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeLog ships an update every 3 weeks, BeanDo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeLog versus BeanDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeLogBeanDo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.117 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomohiko YasuiChangLin Yang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeLog

Subscriptions1
  • TimeLog Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
1 purchases

BeanDo

Subscriptions1
  • BeanDo Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeLog free?
TimeLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeanDo free?
BeanDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeLog or BeanDo have ads?
BeanDo shows ads; TimeLog does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeLog or BeanDo?
TimeLog ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeanDo every 2 weeks. Most recently, TimeLog was updated on September 13, 2026 and BeanDo on September 14, 2026.

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