Comparison

TimeConsole vs Good Jar

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

Head to head
About

TimeConsole

Features
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Press GO. Turn focused time into a record. TimeConsole is a console-style timer for study, workouts, reading, and other activities you want to continue. Choose a file, press GO to begin, and press STOP to review and save. See today's progress without adding more setup to the moment you want to start. FEATURES • Count-up and countdown modes • Daily targets for each file • Today, weekly, total-time, and streak summaries • 7-day activity chart • Session history • Local storage and no ads • 31 in-app languages The free version includes the complete timer, up to three files, the latest 14 history entries, and the 7-day chart. TimeConsole Pro unlocks unlimited files and history, CSV export, the 30-day chart, and the 18-week heatmap. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kazusa703.github.io/timeconsole-support/privacy.html Support: https://kazusa703.github.io/timeconsole-support/support.html

About

Good Jar

This app helps you build positive habits by earning virtual tokens for completion. You can then save these tokens towards personalized rewards you design, making progress feel tangible and motivating.

Highlights
  • Customizable reward system
  • Earn virtual tokens for habits
  • Design personal reward wishlists
  • Track streaks and history
  • Flexible habit scheduling
  • Smart Nudges for motivation
Features
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Small habits add up. Good Jar is a habit tracker with a reward system you design. Complete the habits that matter to you, earn virtual tokens, and save them toward rewards you actually want. Whether you're building a workout routine, reading more, cooking at home, or simply trying to stay consistent, Good Jar makes your progress feel tangible, without penalties or negative balances. MAKE PROGRESS TANGIBLE • Create daily, selected-day, or flexible weekly habits • Choose your own token value for every habit • Complete planned habits or log extra effort • See streaks, history, and weekly recaps EARN REWARDS YOU ACTUALLY WANT • Create your own personal reward wishlist • Save your tokens toward small treats or bigger goals • Claim a reward when you've earned enough • Review past rewards and undo a claim if needed A LITTLE EXTRA MOTIVATION • Smart Nudges can suggest increasing the token value of habits that need more motivation • Track every token you earn and spend with Jar Activity • Celebrate progress without losing points for imperfect days

Screenshots

TimeConsole3 screens
Good Jar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Jar at none against TimeConsole's 3. Good Jar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. TimeConsole sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Good Jar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeConsole ships an update every 2 months, Good Jar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TimeConsole versus Good Jar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeConsoleGood Jar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeratsuko imaiLaura Artiles

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeConsole

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Good Jar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeConsole free?
TimeConsole is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good Jar free?
Good Jar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeConsole or Good Jar have ads?
Neither TimeConsole nor Good Jar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeConsole or Good Jar?
TimeConsole ships an update every 2 months, and Good Jar every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeConsole was updated on October 20, 2026 and Good Jar on October 11, 2026.

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