# TimeBlocks vs Astrail

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astrail at 100% against TimeBlocks's 47%. Astrail also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). TimeBlocks's advantage is ratings volume (162 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBlocks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Astrail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astrail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBlocks has 162 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Astrail's.

TimeBlocks ships an update weekly, Astrail daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBlocks | Astrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeblocks-mobile-planner/id821381018/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrail/id6803728975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 138 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TimeBlocks, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492513695) | [剑东 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896774679) |

## 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


### Astrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrail/id6803728975)

Transform your goals into a celestial journey. This app helps you build habits, complete missions, and visualize your progress as a constellation of achievements. Your data is stored privately as Markdown files, ensuring ownership and accessibility.

**Highlights:** Goal and mission creation, Habit building, Progress visualization as constellations, Private Markdown file storage, iCloud sync, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voyager Pass Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Voyager Pass Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Voyager Pass Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBlocks free?

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

### Is Astrail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeBlocks or Astrail?

Astrail is rated higher. TimeBlocks averages 3.1 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Astrail averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeBlocks or Astrail have ads?

TimeBlocks shows ads; Astrail does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBlocks or Astrail?

TimeBlocks ships an update weekly, and Astrail daily. Most recently, TimeBlocks was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astrail on October 25, 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.*