Tether vs Leeway
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Tether
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Feel overwhelmed by everything you need to do? Tether is a visual planner built for ADHD and easily overwhelmed minds. Instead of endless to-do lists, you see your day as simple blocks of time ā and make progress one step at a time. SEE YOUR DAY ⢠Visual time blocks ā your whole day at a glance, not a bottomless list ⢠Drag to reschedule ā move things around without friction or guilt ⢠Energy tracking ā learn which tasks drain you and which recharge you ⢠Apple Calendar sync ā meetings and tasks on one timeline GET UNSTUCK ⢠Turn overwhelming tasks into tiny, doable steps ⢠Add tasks just by speaking, in your own words ⢠Get gentle schedule suggestions when you don't know where to start (Optional ā only when you need extra help.) FOCUS BETTER ⢠A full-screen focus timer with calming background sound ⢠A gentle nudge when you've lost track of time ⢠A lock-screen Live Activity so you always know what's next ⢠7 themes to make it feel like yours Every task has an energy level, from draining to recharging. Tether shows your weekly and monthly balance so you understand why some days feel impossible ā and plan the hard things for when you actually have energy. TETHER PREMIUM Unlock voice capture, task breakdown, schedule suggestions, themes, advanced energy insights, and calendar sync. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Tether free. Start where you are. Build momentum one block at a time. Tether offers monthly and yearly subscriptions, plus a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tether-web-cyan.vercel.app/privacy.html
Leeway
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Leeway helps you see where your time really goes ā and plan your days with intention. Most planners just list tasks. Leeway gives every hour a place: what you've committed to, what you've already spent, what's reserved for what matters, and what's still free. The result is a calm, honest picture of your day ā and the leeway to protect the time you care about. TODAY, AT A GLANCE ⢠See your balance for the day: committed, spent, reserved, and free. ⢠Build a plan that fits real life, not a wish list. ⢠Capture anything in seconds ā type it, and Leeway finds the time. PLAN YOUR WEEK ON PURPOSE ⢠Design the week ahead and protect time before it fills up. ⢠Set goals that hold the line ā a floor for what matters, a cap for what drifts. ⢠See your whole day on a clear timeline, from wake to sleep. STAY FOCUSED ⢠Start a live focus timer for the one thing in front of you. ⢠Keep it in view on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. NOTICE THE PATTERNS ⢠Trends and history show where your hours actually go. ⢠Gentle, well-timed nudges help you catch the drift before you do. EVERYWHERE YOU WORK ⢠Beautiful widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. ⢠A native Apple Watch app for a glance at your balance. ⢠Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, in sync over iCloud. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No account, no sign-up, no sign-in required. ⢠Your data stays yours and syncs privately through your own iCloud. LEEWAY PRO The core stays free forever ā Today, your balance, goals, the week review, the timeline, focus, widgets, the Watch app, and iCloud sync. Leeway Pro unlocks the power layer: unlimited projects, milestones, voice capture, custom categories, trends & history, and themes & wallpapers. Available monthly, yearly (with a free trial), or as a one-time lifetime unlock. Plan with intention. Protect what matters. Give yourself a little leeway. Terms of Use: https://leeway.innovatism.app/leeway/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tether at every 4 days against Leeway's every 3 months. Leeway's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tether sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Leeway sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tether ships an update every 4 days, Leeway every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tether | Leeway |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sanket Ray | Innovatism LLC |
In-app purchases
Tether
- Tether Premium$7.991 Month
- Tether Premium$44.991 Year
- Tether Premium$124.99
Leeway
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99








