Comparison

DevScroll vs Timely

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

Head to head
About

DevScroll

Features
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Stop doomscrolling. Start coding. DevScroll locks your distracting apps until you make a GitHub commit. A productivity app built specifically for developers who want to build consistent coding habits. HOW IT WORKS Connect your GitHub username and select the apps you want to lock. DevScroll monitors your contribution graph and keeps those apps blocked until you've pushed code. Make a commit, and your apps unlock automatically. KEY FEATURES • GitHub-Powered Unlocking - Your commits unlock your apps. Push code to regain access. • Smart App Locking - Block specific apps, categories, or websites using Apple's Screen Time API. • Private Repo Support - Private contributions count too. Just enter your GitHub username. • Streak Calendar - View your coding consistency with a monthly contribution calendar. • Daily Reset - Apps lock again at midnight to encourage daily coding habits. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Unlike focus apps that use timers, DevScroll uses your actual GitHub activity. The way to unlock is to ship code. Whether you're working on open source, a side project, or coding for work—every commit counts. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DevScroll offers premium subscriptions to unlock all features: • Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly subscription options available • Lifetime purchase option also available • Prices shown at time of purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/devscroll

About

Timely

This app combines a day planner, calendar, to-do list, and focus timer into a visual schedule. It uses AI to help plan your day and provides a daily receipt of completed tasks and focus time. Widgets offer at-a-glance access to your schedule and tasks.

Highlights
  • Visual time blocking with clock face
  • AI-powered daily planning
  • Integrated to-do list with reminders
  • Focus timer for work/study sessions
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Daily receipt of completed activities
Features
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Make a plan for your day. Make room for what matters. Timely brings a day planner, calendar, to-do list, and focus timer together in one clear view. Turn work, study, and everyday plans into a visual schedule, then look back on what you finished with a personal daily receipt. SEE YOUR TIME Colorful blocks around a clock face show when each activity starts and how long it lasts. Use day, week, and month views to check your schedule and find room for your next task, a walk, or a break. PLAN WITH AI Describe what you need to do, choose your available time, and let AI suggest a plan. Review the result before adding it to your day. When plans change, use rescheduling tools to move unfinished tasks forward. KEEP YOUR TO-DO LIST MOVING Capture tasks, add notes, choose a start time and duration, and check things off as you go. Set reminders for the plans you want to remember. FOCUS ON ONE THING Start a countdown for work, reading, or a study session. Use it for Pomodoro-style focus, pause when you need to, and keep a record of your focus time. YOUR DAY, ON YOUR HOME SCREEN Choose widgets for upcoming plans, your to-do list, calendar, completion progress, or free time. See what comes next without opening the app. KEEP A RECEIPT OF YOUR DAY Bring completed tasks, focus time, and a personal note together in a daily receipt. Save it as an image or share a small record of your progress. Whether you are building a study schedule, trying time blocking, or making a daily routine easier to follow, Timely helps you turn intentions into a day you can see. Some features require Timely Pro. AI planning requires an internet connection and is subject to a monthly usage allowance. See the app for current plans and included features. Plan your day. Focus on the present. Keep a little trace of what you did. Privacy Policy: https://timely.aonovel.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://timely.aonovel.com/terms.html Support: yomtaaa998@gmail.com

Screenshots

DevScroll4 screens
Timely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely at every 5 days against DevScroll's every 3 months. Timely also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. DevScroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DevScroll ships an update every 3 months, Timely every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DevScroll versus Timely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDevScrollTimely
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercynq venturesShenzhen Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DevScroll

Subscriptions3
  • Quick Commit$0.997 Days
  • Sprint Mode$2.991 Month
  • Deep Work Mode3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Unlock$24.99
4 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Timely Pro Lifetime Offer$15.99
  • Permanent$25.99

Questions

Is DevScroll free?
DevScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DevScroll or Timely have ads?
Neither DevScroll nor Timely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DevScroll or Timely?
DevScroll ships an update every 3 months, and Timely every 5 days. Most recently, DevScroll was updated on November 10, 2026 and Timely on November 10, 2026.

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