# Cheatsheet vs timespent

The clearest difference is update cadence: timespent at every 3 days against Cheatsheet's every 2 weeks. timespent also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 81%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Cheatsheet's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 167). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and timespent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

timespent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheatsheet has 1.9K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 98% of timespent's.

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, timespent every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | timespent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) | **[4.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timespent-timer-and-tracker/id6742226600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Glasshouse Studio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493474156) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### timespent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timespent-timer-and-tracker/id6742226600)

This app offers a flexible and simple way to track goals, habits, skills, and activities. It allows users to measure progress by various metrics, including time, weight, distance, or simple tallies, and visualize their journey with charts and calendars.

**Highlights:** Focus & activity timer, Habit & routine tracking, Workout & fitness logging, Daily checklist & task tracking, Skill & practice journaling, Home screen widgets, Heatmap calendars

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boundless (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Boundless (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Boundless (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Boundless (Forever) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

### Is timespent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or timespent?

timespent is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while timespent averages 4.9 from 167 ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or timespent have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor timespent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or timespent?

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and timespent every 3 days. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 22, 2026 and timespent on September 22, 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.*