Horae vs Span
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Horae
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Too many things to do and not sure what comes first? Horae turns scattered tasks into clear plans with time boundaries, reminders, and actionable stepsβso the next move is always easier to see. KEY FEATURES β’ Quick Capture Create tasks with text, voice, or an image. Recognized content appears as editable cards and is saved only after you confirm it. β’ Plan Breakdown Set start and end times, reminders, and actionable steps. Horae Plus can use AI to organize goals, constraints, and context into an editable plan. β’ Do This Next Horae considers time, priority, progress, and task status to highlight what deserves your attention now. β’ Multiple Reminders Add several reminders to one task. From a notification, complete the task or snooze it for 10 minutes, 1 hour, or until 9:00 AM tomorrow. β’ Event Inbox Capture ideas before they have a clear time, then schedule them when you are ready. β’ Flexible Ordering Switch between Smart, Time, and Manual ordering. Pin important tasks or drag to rearrange them. β’ Recurring Tasks Repeat tasks daily, on weekdays, weekly, or monthly. β’ Calendar and Apple Apps See tasks and free time in a seven-day view. You can also export tasks one way to Apple Calendar or Reminders. β’ Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Each platform has a layout tailored to its screen while keeping the core workflow consistent. HORAE PLUS Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans unlock AI-enhanced planning, AI intent parsing, iCloud sync, and exclusive app icons. Restore purchases on supported platforms using the same Apple Account. Lifetime users can also configure a compatible AI provider. AI AND PRIVACY AI is optional. Before the first use, Horae clearly explains what data is sent, who receives it, and why. Only task text or transcripts created by Apple Speech Recognition are used for intent analysis; audio recordings are not sent to the Horae AI Gateway. AI results remain editable and are not saved as tasks until you confirm them. You may revoke consent at any time and continue using local planning. Privacy Policy: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/privacy Terms of Use: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/terms Support: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/support
Span
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SPAN is a beautifully simple time tracker for people who bill by the hour, juggle projects, or just want to know where their day actually went. Start a timer in one tap, tag it to a project, and get back to work. SPAN keeps a live timer on your Lock Screen, adds up your hours automatically, and turns them into reports you can actually use. No sign-up. No servers. Your data stays private and syncs through your own iCloud. TRACK TIME, EFFORTLESSLY - One tap to start and stop β no menus, no setup - Organize every session by project - Pick up where you left off with a long press - A live timer on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Widgets for your active timer, today's total, top projects, and your week - Start and stop from Siri, Shortcuts, Spotlight, or the Action button SEE YOUR TIME CLEARLY - A clean breakdown of your day, week, month, and year - Know exactly how much each project is taking - Watch your week take shape as you work REPORTS & EXPORTS - Turn any period into a clean, shareable PDF - Export one project or all of them - Ideal for invoicing clients, logging billable hours, or keeping records - Professional layouts, ready to send PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account, ever - Nothing leaves your devices except through your own iCloud - Your time belongs to you FREE & SPAN PRO SPAN is free to use, with the current week always available. Upgrade to SPAN Pro for: - Unlimited projects - Full monthly and yearly reports - Clean PDF exports Start with a 1-week free trial. Monthly or yearly β cancel anytime. Whether you're a freelancer tracking billable hours, a consultant managing projects, or just someone who wants their time back, SPAN makes it effortless. Download SPAN and see where your time really goes. β SPAN Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: - SPAN Pro Monthly β $4.99 / month - SPAN Pro Yearly β $39.99 / year Each plan includes a 1-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://spanapp.eu/terms Privacy Policy: https://spanapp.eu/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Horae at every 9 days against Span's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Horae sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Span sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Horae ships an update every 9 days, Span every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Horae | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 轩 θ£ | Raphael DE MACEDO |
In-app purchases
Horae
- Horae Plus Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Horae Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Horae Plus Lifetime$29.99
Span
- SPAN Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- SPAN Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year








