Handled vs TimeTrackingTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Handled
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Handled is a calm place for everything you need to remember. Open Today for a clear view of what is due and what is on your calendar. Switch to Mind when something pops into your head. Type a sentence, or say it on iPhone and iPad, and Handled turns it into a to-do, a note or a saved link. EVERYTHING TOGETHER ⢠To-dos with dates, reminders, repeats and subtasks ⢠Notes with headings, checklists, links and images ⢠Saved links for the things you want to come back to ⢠Google Calendar with two-way sync and RSVP ⢠Today for what matters now, Mind for quick capture ON EVERY DEVICE One account keeps Handled in sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Widgets, Live Activities, notifications and the share sheet keep the important things close. SHARE WITH A FEW PEOPLE Create a shared profile for your household or a small team. Assign to-dos, tick them off together and keep shared notes in one place. BUILT TO STAY CALM No streaks, no points, no productivity theatre. A focused list, a place to think, and a quick way to catch a thought before it wanders off. TRY IT FREE Handled starts with a 7-day free trial. After that it's $1.99 a month or $14.99 a year - a small subscription that keeps the servers running. Cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings, and you won't be charged if you cancel before the trial ends. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://myhandled.app/privacy
TimeTrackingTool
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Track your time without creating an account or sending your work data to a cloud service. TimeTrackingTool is a focused, local-first time tracker for projects, teaching, freelance work, administration and everyday tasks. Start a timer in seconds, organise entries using projects and tags, or add and edit time manually. Features: ⢠Start and stop timers quickly ⢠Follow active timers with Live Activities ⢠Organise work using projects and tags ⢠Create and edit time entries manually ⢠Import events from HTTPS or webcal calendar feeds ⢠Export your data as CSV ⢠Keep your tracking data stored locally on your device No account. No advertising. No analytics. Your time-tracking data remains under your control and can be exported whenever you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeTrackingTool at none against Handled's 2. Handled's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Handled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TimeTrackingTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handled ships an update weekly, TimeTrackingTool every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Handled | TimeTrackingTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly ā better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akhil Krishnan | Cyril Blum |
In-app purchases
Handled
- Zephr Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Zephr Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
TimeTrackingTool
No in-app purchases









