# iHour vs Task Alarm

The clearest difference is ads: iHour at none against Task Alarm's shown. iHour also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (810 vs 19). Task Alarm's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHour sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Task Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iHour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHour has 810 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of iHour's written reviews are positive against 85% of Task Alarm's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHour | Task Alarm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **810** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 362 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### iHour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihour-focus-time-tracker/id687625208)

Plan and track your time spent on developing habits and mastering skills. Set daily reminders, use a countdown timer, and plan up to ten years ahead. Unlock achievements to stay motivated on your journey to mastery.

**Highlights:** Daily activity tracking, Long-term planning (up to 10 years), Daily reminders and countdown timer, Progress statistics and visualization, Over 80 unlockable achievements, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHour Pro - Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| 咖啡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| iHour Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| 银币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 金币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Everyone | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient time tracking
- 💎 Cute and motivating design
- 🎯 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🎮 Gamification elements are engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues (e.g. overheating, crashes)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 📊 Lack of detailed data export/analysis features
- 🔕 Intrusive notifications/sounds
- 🌙 No dark mode option

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch version has sync issues
- Countdown timer stops when screen is locked
- Time records not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add more detailed time tracking (e.g. down to the second)
- Improve data visualization and analytics
- Introduce a desktop/iPad version
- Allow more customization of UI and sounds
- Implement a dark mode option


### Task Alarm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-alarm-work-assistant/id1248701536)

This app helps you stay focused by setting timed intervals for work or study. It alarms you when you attempt to use your phone during these focus periods, encouraging uninterrupted productivity.

**Highlights:** Set timed focus intervals, Alarm to prevent phone use, Encourages uninterrupted work, Simple step-by-step setup, Lock device screen integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ad Version | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHour free?

iHour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Task Alarm free?

Task Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iHour or Task Alarm?

iHour is rated higher. iHour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while Task Alarm averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do iHour or Task Alarm have ads?

Task Alarm shows ads; iHour does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHour or Task Alarm?

iHour ships an update monthly, and Task Alarm monthly. Most recently, iHour was updated on September 25, 2026 and Task Alarm on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*