Comparison

Echo vs Actually Procrastination Timer

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

Head to head
About

Echo

Features
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Your goals deserve more than a forgotten to-do list. Echo is your personal accountability buddy — the app that turns your ambitions into daily action. Whether you're building a business, breaking a habit, or leveling up your life, Echo keeps you honest, focused, and moving forward. Speak Your Progress. Let AI Do the Rest. No more staring at blank text fields. Just talk — Echo transcribes your voice entries instantly and extracts the actions you've taken toward your goals. Your words become your progress report. Set Goals That Actually Stick Define the goals that matter to you. Echo learns what you're working toward and tracks every step you take — so nothing slips through the cracks. Daily Summaries That Keep You Sharp At the end of each day, Echo delivers a clear, AI-powered summary of your progress. See what you accomplished, where you're gaining momentum, and what needs your attention tomorrow. Insights That Push You Forward Echo doesn't just record — it reflects. Get intelligent insights on your habits and goal patterns so you can work smarter, not just harder. Built for Doers Echo is for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone serious about turning intentions into results. If you're ready to stop planning and start doing, Echo is the partner you've been missing. Download Echo and make every day count.

About

Actually Procrastination Timer

This app helps users overcome procrastination by timing tasks and creating shareable timelapse videos. It breaks down large projects into manageable steps with visual proof and offers gamified elements like points and badges to build momentum. The app provides personalized insights into procrastination styles and a gentle, supportive approach to productivity.

Highlights
  • Timed task sessions
  • Shareable timelapse videos
  • Task breakdown with photo proof
  • Gamified progress tracking (points, levels, badges)
  • Weekly goal setting and progress visualization
  • Personalized procrastination style quiz
Features
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Built by Michelle, solo founder. Actually helps you find out, one timed session at a time. The dread is almost always bigger than the task. Here's how it works: name the task you've been avoiding, guess how long it'll take, then hit start. Actually films you doing it and builds a shareable timelapse comparing your guess to the real time. Most people find out the thing they dreaded for days takes twelve minutes. No shame, no guilt trips, no hustle-culture noise. Just a gentle nudge and a little proof that you can, in fact, do the thing. One App Store reviewer put it this way: "I love how I can predict how long it will take and then actually find out the real time it took." — DavidProductTester, App Store review BIG TASKS, SMALL STEPS • Break big tasks into steps, with photo proof at each one • Overwhelming projects turn into a simple checklist POINTS, STREAKS AND BADGES • Earn points, levels and streaks along the way • Unlock 27 badges across five categories as you build momentum YOUR WEEK • Set a weekly goal and watch a live progress card fill in as you go • Every Sunday, get a warm recap of your week instead of a guilt-trip reminder TIMELAPSES WORTH WATCHING • Speed ramps and a Before/After ending • Share straight to Instagram Stories or Feed if you want to show off your win PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Everything lives on your phone • No account required • Your sessions and videos stay private unless you choose to share them STRAIGHT TO YOUR FIRST WIN • No quiz, no account: name one task, guess the time, and start • Filming is optional, and the timer works great on its own TRY IT FREE • Your first 3 sessions are free • Then unlock unlimited sessions with Actually Pro https://procrastination-clock.rork.app/terms https://procrastination-clock.rork.app/privacy

Screenshots

Echo4 screens
Actually Procrastination Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo at none against Actually Procrastination Timer's 3. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Actually Procrastination Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Echo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Echo ships an update weekly, Actually Procrastination Timer every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Echo versus Actually Procrastination Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoActually Procrastination Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAPPVANGUARDS SRLMichelle Theurer

In-app purchases

None

Echo

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Actually Procrastination Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Actually Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Actually Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Actually Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Echo free?
Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Actually Procrastination Timer free?
Actually Procrastination Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Echo or Actually Procrastination Timer have ads?
Neither Echo nor Actually Procrastination Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Echo or Actually Procrastination Timer?
Echo ships an update weekly, and Actually Procrastination Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Echo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Actually Procrastination Timer on October 31, 2026.

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