Comparison

Schedule vs Protocols

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

Head to head
About

Schedule

Features
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【Schedule】Schedule A privacy-first, locally-managed productivity suite featuring smart scheduling, mood tracking, and collaborative team calendars with an elegant dark aesthetic. Local Data Storage All your data stays on your device. No cloud uploads, no servers, no tracking — just pure privacy for your personal information. Smart Scheduling Intelligent algorithms analyze your habits and commitments to suggest optimal time blocks for tasks and events throughout your day. Mood Tracking Record your daily emotional state alongside scheduled activities to identify patterns and gain insights into your productivity cycles. Team Calendar Collaboration Share calendars with colleagues and family. Coordinate events, set availability, and keep everyone synchronized without compromising individual privacy. Dark Mode Design A carefully crafted dark interface reduces eye strain and extends battery life while maintaining elegance and readability in any environment. Schedule combines powerful productivity tools with a privacy-first approach, helping you organize time and track well-being in one intuitive application. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off 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, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ryangyelw.xyz/richenganpai/privacy.html

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Protocols

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Turn science-backed health research into a daily routine you can actually follow. Protocols gives you ready-to-use protocols for sleep, circadian rhythm, light, movement, nutrition, focus, recovery and longevity — organized into one timeline on your iPhone. No more taking notes from 3-hour podcasts. No more scattered health advice. Pick a protocol, build your day, and track what you actually do. EVERY ACTION HAS A SOURCE Protocols is built around evidence, not anonymous health claims. Open any action, tip or blueprint to see its SOURCES & EVIDENCE section, including: • Publisher and publication year • Evidence tier • Original research or institutional source • Direct link to the source The library currently includes 96 open-access sources, including peer-reviewed studies and public health resources. Examples include research on caffeine and sleep, creatine, vitamin D, sleep hygiene, physical activity and circadian rhythm. 198 SCIENCE-BACKED ACTIONS Build your routine from practical actions covering: • Sleep & recovery • Circadian rhythm • Morning light • Exercise & movement • Nutrition • Focus & cognitive performance • Cold exposure • Heat & sauna • Breathing • Longevity BUILD YOUR DAILY PROTOCOL Create a timeline that fits your actual day. • Drag and reorder actions • Set times and reminders • Combine protocols into one routine • Add custom actions • See the friction and effort of your day • Check off actions as you complete them LEARN FROM WELL-KNOWN PROTOCOLS Explore routines inspired by public work and published practices associated with: • Andrew Huberman • Peter Attia • Bryan Johnson • Matthew Walker • Wim Hof • Tim Ferriss • David Goggins • Naval Ravikant • Joe Dispenza Each blueprint is presented as an organized routine rather than a replacement for professional medical advice. TRACK WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS Log your mood and energy alongside your daily actions. Over time, Protocols helps you see patterns between your routines and how you feel. VOICE & TEXT DIARY Capture an observation, idea or result in seconds. Keep your health experiments in one place instead of scattered across notes and apps. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Protocols is local-first. • No account required • Your routine and history stay on your device • Offline-first • No cloud tracking FREE Explore the library with: • 50 actions • 25 tips • 2 blueprints • 7 days of analytics • Full source citations and bibliography PRO Unlock: • 198 actions • 100 tips • 32 blueprints • Custom actions • Widgets • Calendar sync • Mood & diary • 91-day analytics WHO IT'S FOR • People interested in evidence-based health • Biohackers and health optimizers • Athletes focused on recovery • Knowledge workers optimizing sleep and focus • Anyone interested in longevity and healthspan EDUCATIONAL, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE Protocols is an educational directory and habit-tracking tool. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting fasting, cold exposure, sauna, intense exercise or other significant changes to your health routine. Privacy: https://www.protocols.monster/legal/privacy Terms: https://www.protocols.monster/legal/terms Sources: https://www.protocols.monster/legal/sources Support: https://www.protocols.monster/contact

Screenshots

Schedule3 screens
Protocols4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Schedule at none against Protocols's shown. Schedule also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Schedule sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Protocols sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Schedule versus Protocols: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScheduleProtocols
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWAILI LIMITEDZordon Intelligence

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Schedule

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Pack3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro Pack$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Protocols

Subscriptions2
  • PRO monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Annual (BEST VALUE)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Schedule free?
Schedule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Protocols free?
Protocols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Schedule or Protocols have ads?
Protocols shows ads; Schedule does not.

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