Comparison

Now Block vs TimeBlock

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

Head to head
About

Now Block

Features
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Gentle Time Reminders,Gentle notifications mark each new block without interrupting your flow Dynamic Island Visibility,Show the current time block in the Dynamic Island so time stays in view Lock Screen Visibility,See your time progress directly on the lock screen without opening the app Minimal and Stress-Free Design,No complex task systems, just focus on the current block Rebuild Time Awareness,Understand the flow of time through simple visual feedback

About

TimeBlock

Features
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Turn time into something you can see. TimeBlock is a minimalist visual planner designed for ADHD minds. Your day runs from 6:00 AM to 6:00 AM the next day and is divided into clear 15-minute blocks. Touch, hold, and drag to choose a period, then add a plan without wrestling with a complicated form. MAKE TIME VISIBLE • See your entire week in one clear timeline • Switch between week and day views • Plan in precise 15-minute blocks • Follow the red Now line to understand where you are in the day PLAN WITH LESS FRICTION • Touch, hold, and drag to select time naturally • Use quick labels or create your own • Choose from seven colors to make plans easy to recognize • Add start and end reminders when you need them KEEP USEFUL DETAILS TOGETHER • Add text notes, places, and URLs • Open saved places in Maps and saved links in your browser • See reminders and notes directly on your calendar blocks STAY FOCUSED WITH WIDGETS • See what is happening now and how much time remains • Add compact current-plan, day-view, and week-view widgets to your Home Screen • Keep the current plan visible from supported Lock Screen widgets PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your plans are stored locally on your device. No account is required. Ordinary planning works without network access. Place search uses Apple Maps only when you choose to search for a location. TimeBlock keeps planning concrete, calm, and easy to start—one visible block at a time. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Now Block4 screens
TimeBlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now Block at none against TimeBlock's 3. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Now Block asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Now Block versus TimeBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow BlockTimeBlock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雯琪 李乘黄 李

In-app purchases

None

Now Block

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeBlock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium Quarterly$2.993 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Now Block free?
Now Block is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeBlock free?
TimeBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Now Block or TimeBlock have ads?
Neither Now Block nor TimeBlock shows ads.

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