Align vs FlowSavvy

Align is an iPhone planner that combines tasks and calendar events in a visual time-blocked schedule. Users can drag or resize blocks, set alerts when blocks start or reminders in advance, and add checklist subtasks. Completing every subtask marks the parent block finished. Blocks can repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly, and Align imports events from calendars available through the device’s iOS calendar system. Align Plus can move later blocks while preserving their duration. The free plan includes unlimited time blocks, calendar sync, recurring blocks, reminders, colors, icons, and drag-and-drop planning. Plus is an optional in-app subscription or one-time purchase, with weekly, monthly, yearly, and lifetime options listed; prices appear in the App Store. Align requires iOS 17 or later. It runs on iPad in iPhone compatibility mode, while other Apple platforms are not supported today. The maker says data is stored locally or synced to a private iCloud account and that it does not collect, share, or sell personal data.

FlowSavvy automatically schedules tasks in a calendar and rearranges them when plans change. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web, and syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar, and iCloud Calendar. Users can drag auto-scheduled tasks to lock them in place and configure scheduling hours, dependencies, priorities, and due dates. It supports recurring tasks and integrations with Todoist, Claude, MCP, API, and Zapier; the public API is available only on Pro. FlowSavvy says it changes only tasks with Auto-Schedule enabled and leaves calendar events untouched. It can be installed as a standalone desktop app in supported browsers, but requires an internet connection and has no offline mode. Month and year calendar views are not currently available. The Free plan has limits on profiles, repeating tasks, lists, and scheduling range. Pro is listed at $14 a month billed monthly; the pricing note also lists paid plans from $10/user/mo (annual) and a 7-day trial.