# TimeBlocks vs todo mate

The clearest difference is rating: todo mate at 4.8 against TimeBlocks's 3.1. todo mate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (74% vs 47%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBlocks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and todo mate sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

todo mate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: todo mate has 1.5K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of TimeBlocks's written reviews are positive against 74% of todo mate's.

TimeBlocks ships an update weekly, todo mate every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBlocks | todo mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblocks-mobile-planner/id821381018/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-mate-to-do-list-routine/id1505220130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 162 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **74.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TimeBlocks, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492513695) | [todo mate](https://appshunter.io/developer/724211619) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblocks-mobile-planner/id821381018)

This app helps you organize your time with a simple interface for scheduling, task management, and habit tracking. Decorate your calendar with themes and stickers, and connect with other services. It also offers event recommendations and group scheduling.

**Highlights:** Intuitive schedule management, To-do list management, Habit tracking, Memo and general planning, Calendar decoration with themes and stickers, Group scheduling, Event recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Account (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Account (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| 15 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 150 coins | $10.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 💡 Helpful features
- 🚀 Convenient
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Disappearing data
- 🐛 Unreliable widget

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar entries disappearing
- Inability to log in
- Syncing issues with other calendars
- Glitches with font changes
- Crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Weekly view option
- 24-hour time format
- Desktop/Mac version
- More free customization options
- Ability to earn coins without inviting friends


### todo mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-mate-to-do-list-routine/id1505220130)

Organize your daily life with a versatile productivity app. Create tasks, manage recurring routines, and utilize an AI assistant for smart suggestions. Track focus time with a built-in timer and maintain a personal diary. Connect with friends to share progress and offer encouragement.

**Highlights:** Task creation and color-coding, Customizable recurring routines, AI-powered task suggestions, Focus timer with time tracking, Personal daily diary with emoji, Social features for friends, Cross-platform availability

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly premium lite plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium plan | $7.49 | per year |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 900 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and organized
- 👍 Customizable and personalized
- 🤝 Social features and community
- 💡 Helpful for productivity and task management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance and loading issues
- 💰 Desire for more features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not saving
- Inability to mark tasks as completed
- Notifications not working properly
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust font size without changing font
- Synchronization with Google Tasks
- More color options for diary entries
- Habit tracking widget
- Shared tasks and collaborative features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBlocks free?

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

### Is todo mate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeBlocks or todo mate?

todo mate is rated higher. TimeBlocks averages 3.1 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while todo mate averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do TimeBlocks or todo mate have ads?

TimeBlocks shows ads; todo mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBlocks or todo mate?

TimeBlocks ships an update weekly, and todo mate every 10 days. Most recently, TimeBlocks was updated on September 25, 2026 and todo mate on September 25, 2026.

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