
Ellie Planner
7-day trial, then about $10/month; lifetime option; student discount
A daily planner that pairs a brain-dump list with a calendar for timeboxing.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.
Visual countdown timer with the red disk, for focus and routines. If it is not working for you, here are 7 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Timer (the app you have) | Free download | Apple | - |
| Akiflow | No free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Ellie Planner | 7-day trial, then about $10/month | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
| Routine | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Sunsama | 14-day free trial | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Tweek | Free plan | iPhone, Android, Mac, Web | you need it on Android, Mac and the web |
| Strides | Free download | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Grit | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |


Tasks, calendars and inboxes in one keyboard-driven workspace for time blocking.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac and you want more power-user features.


A daily planner that pairs a brain-dump list with a calendar for timeboxing.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.


A keyboard-friendly workspace for tasks, calendar, meetings and notes.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.

A guided daily planner that turns tasks and meetings into a realistic plan.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.


A minimal weekly planner laid out like a paper week view.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.
Habit, goal and routine tracker in one list.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
Habit tracker for building good habits and breaking bad ones.
We matched these apps to Time Timer by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.