AfterNotification vs Arcora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AfterNotification
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Alarms feel like too much. Reminder apps feel complicated and hard to figure out. If that sounds like you, this simple notification app is just what you need. It also works great as a timer. Perfect for you if: - You want to set notifications quickly and easily - You don't want your music or audio content interrupted when a timer goes off - You'd rather avoid loud alarms in public places like trains or anywhere outside home +++ Core Features +++ [Notify After X Minutes] Set a notification in a single tap using preset buttons, or enter your own number of minutes. [Notify at a Specific Time] Pick a date and time, and you'll get notified right when it arrives. [Check Remaining Time on the Lock Screen] See how much time is left directly from the lock screen via Live Activities. * This feature can be turned off in Settings. +++ More Features +++ - Change the notification sound (13 options) - Notification history - Customizable preset minutes - View all scheduled notifications and more +++ Even More Useful Features +++ These features give you even more flexibility. [Control Center Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer right from Control Center. [Widget Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer from a widget. [Shortcuts App Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer via the Shortcuts app. Assigning these to the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap can be especially handy. +++ You Might Also Find This Useful When... +++ - Laundry & household timers - Light workout timers - Timing tasks on the train - Fridge expiration reminders - Astronomy event notifications - Bank transfer to-do - Sale end date alerts - Package delivery time reminders And much more We hope you enjoy using it! - Sound Credits - Sound effects: Otologic (https://otologic.jp)
Arcora
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See work and personal plans take shape as colored arcs on an analog clock. Arcora is a visual day planner that helps you understand how your day is planned at a glance. ■ Time blocking on the clock Add meetings, commutes, chores, exercise, study, and breaks directly to the clock. • Each arc shows the planned start, end, and duration, making open time and overlapping plans easier to spot. • You can also review your day in a timeline or browse weekly and monthly calendars. • Choose from more than 100 preset tasks with icons. • Create your own tasks and categories. • Copy a full day of plans to another date. ■ Turn unscheduled ToDos into time Keep tasks without a time in the inbox. • Add notes, priorities, and time estimates, then move each ToDo into your schedule when you are ready to act. • Group tasks inside a plan and use them like a checklist, marking each item complete as you go. • Save repeated sets of tasks as routines and create recurring plans for meetings, morning preparation, exercise, reading, and other habits you want to build. • Optional reminders can notify you before a scheduled plan begins. ■ Review planned time Premium weekly and monthly reports total the time assigned to plans by task and category. They also show how much of that planned time belongs to completed plans. • Use day-end review to decide what is complete and what carries over (Premium). ■ 1–60 minute focus timer For focused work or study, set a single countdown from 1 to 60 minutes. • It keeps the remaining time visible and notifies you when the countdown ends. ■ Widgets and Apple Watch Home Screen widgets show the clock, upcoming plans, and unscheduled tasks, with completion controls for supported items. • StandBy is supported. • A running focus timer appears as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • On Apple Watch, view today’s schedule arcs and plan details, use the focus timer, and add a complication. ■ Calendar and iCloud On iPhone and iPad, overlay events from the device calendar and, with Premium, export selected Arcora plans to a calendar you choose. • If you enable iCloud sync, plans, inbox tasks, cards, routines, settings, and other Arcora data sync between devices using the same Apple ID; updates may take time. • Plan data stays on the device and, when sync is enabled, in your iCloud. • Calendar export writes selected plans to the chosen calendar. ■ Make the view yours Choose the clock and display that work for you. • 11 color themes and 6 clock designs. • VoiceOver support. • 12-hour and 24-hour time. • Japanese, Buddhist, and Minguo calendars. ■ For visual planning Arcora may also suit people with ADHD who prefer to see plans and time allocation visually. It is a general-purpose app for organizing work and everyday life. • See plans as arcs on a clock. • Give unscheduled ToDos a time. • Repeat everyday routines. ■ Privacy No account registration is required, and there are no ads. • For purchase management and related analytics, Arcora sends an anonymous app identifier, basic device and OS information, and purchase information to RevenueCat. ■ Choose from three Premium plans Premium includes: • Unlimited custom tasks and routines, all themes and clock designs, colored tags, image notes, planned-time reports, day-end review, and calendar export. Arcora is free to use. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase for Premium. Legal By using Arcora, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA) and the Arcora Terms of Use. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Arcora Terms of Use: https://uh-creations.com/products/arcora/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://uh-creations.com/products/arcora/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterNotification at none against Arcora's 3. Arcora's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Arcora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AfterNotification asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AfterNotification | Arcora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryusuke Uchida | uh-creations |
In-app purchases
AfterNotification
No in-app purchases
Arcora
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$89.99
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