TimeCube vs Owloop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeCube
Transform task completion into an exciting loot box experience. Earn coins for finishing tasks and focus sessions to unlock collectible cards and custom rewards. This app makes productivity feel like opening a treasure chest, not just checking a box.
- Gamified task completion with collectible cards
- Guaranteed Legendary card on first 10x draw
- Pomodoro focus timer with coin rewards
- Time Bank with 5% daily compound interest
- Customizable rewards for task completion
- Discipline Mode with PIN lock
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Guaranteed: First 10x Draw = Legendary Card This isn't a luck test. It's our promise. First 10x draw -> Guaranteed Legendary Experience "wow, being productive feels THIS good" from second one. --- You know what you need to do. You just need a reason to start. TimeCube turns "finishing tasks" into "opening loot boxes": Finish homework -> Earn coins -> Open pack -> Rare card! Complete report -> Save points -> Open pack -> Epic card! Focus 25 minutes -> +50 coins -> Finally got a Legendary! This isn't a productivity tool. This is the magic that makes you WANT to work. [WHY IT FEELS AMAZING] - Traditional to-do apps? Check a box. Meh. - TimeCube? Every completion feels like opening a treasure chest. - Other apps? "Get a badge after 30 days" - TimeCube? Get a Legendary card TODAY. - Other tools? Serious. Cold. - TimeCube? Every day is a small surprise. [CORE EXPERIENCE] 99+ Collectible Cards - 6 rarity tiers: Common -> Rare -> Super Rare -> Epic -> Legendary -> Prismatic - 3 themed series: Cyberpunk, Deep Sea, World Wonders - Every card is hand-crafted artwork Focus Timer (Pomodoro) - 25-minute focus mode - Lock Screen Live Activities - Instant coin rewards Time Bank - Deposit coins, earn 5% daily compound interest - Learn what "delayed gratification" means - Watch your savings snowball Custom Rewards - 100 coins = 30 min break - 500 coins = nice meal - 1000 coins = treat yourself Your rules. Your rewards. Discipline Mode - PIN lock to prevent "rule changes" - Task approval required - Make a contract with yourself [WHO'S USING IT] - You who want to beat procrastination with gamification - You who love collecting and achievements - You who need instant feedback to stick with habits - Parents helping kids build good habits - You who find traditional to-do apps boring [PLATFORMS] - iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch - Lock Screen Widgets & Live Activities - iCloud sync [PRO MEMBERSHIP] Unlock all card pools, unlimited wish cards, premium templates. Subscription: - Monthly / Yearly - Payment via Apple ID - Auto-renews 24h before expiration; cancel anytime - Privacy: https://zergcsda.github.io/timecube-docs/privacy.html - Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Earn points. First 10x draw. Unlock your Legendary card.
Owloop
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Focus, time, and work awareness—without pressure. OwLoop is an app that helps you work in focus, observe your habits, and better understand how you use your time. Everything works locally on your device—no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. KEY FEATURES Simple Timer: - Start work sessions with one tap - Choose work duration: 25, 30, 45, 60 minutes (or custom) - Optional break timer: 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes (or custom) - Open-ended mode: no preset, just count up Minimalist Clock: - Large, readable display in portrait and landscape - Landscape mode: full-screen StandBy-style clock - Perfect for deep work—zero distractions - Screen stays awake during active sessions Visual Calendar: - Monthly view with daily activity indicators - See your work rhythm at a glance - Color-coded activity categories - Filter by activity type Daily Details: - Track work and break time - Add descriptions and categories - Edit or delete sessions - View completion percentage Statistics: - Day, week, and month summaries - Double donut charts (work + breaks) - Export data as JSON (full control) - No limits, no premium tiers Light & Dark Mode: - Automatic system theme support - Manual toggle available - High contrast, easy on the eyes PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - 100% offline—all data stored locally - No user accounts or registration - No cloud sync - No analytics or tracking - No ads, ever - You own your data WHO IS THIS FOR? - Developers, designers, writers—anyone doing focused work - People practicing Pomodoro or deep work techniques - Anyone who wants to understand their time usage - Users who value privacy and local-first software WHAT OWLOOP IS NOT - Not a task manager - Not a to-do list - Not a habit tracker with streaks - Not a productivity gamification tool OwLoop is a calm, minimalist tool for measuring time and building awareness. No pressure, no guilt—just data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Owloop at none against TimeCube's 2. Owloop also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. TimeCube sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Owloop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TimeCube | Owloop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 438 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 静 杨 | Dominik Gawel |
In-app purchases
TimeCube
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
Owloop
No in-app purchases









