Align vs TimeFinder
Align
align.dayTimeFinder
timefinder.appSide by side
| Figure | Align | TimeFinder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 6 |
| Spec score · Time Blocking Apps | 8.1 (#17) | 8.8 (#3) |
| Spec score · Daily Planner Apps | 7.6 (#109) | 9.4 (#2) |
| Calendar sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | ios | both |
| Planning method | time blocking | time blocking |
| Privacy | The maker says app data is stored locally and can sync to the user’s private iCloud account; it says it does not collect, share, or sell personal data. | The maker says it does not sell personal data or share it for marketing, and users can turn off analytics in the app. |
| Subtasks | Users can add checklist subtasks to a time block, and completing all subtasks marks the parent block finished. | Tasks can be broken into subtasks with progress tracking. |
| Support | The maker lists in-app help documentation, email support, and blog posts as support channels. | Support is offered through email and a Featurebase feedback board, with troubleshooting context optionally attached to support emails. |
Plans
Align
- Align Plus WeeklyPrice not published
- Align Plus MonthlyPrice not published
- Align Plus YearlyPrice not published
- Align Plus LifetimePrice not published
- Align FreeFree
- Align PlusPriced on request
TimeFinder
- FreeFree
- Premium LifetimePrice not published
- FreeFree
- Free tierFree
- TimeFinder Premium$119.99, paid once
- TimeFinder Premium Lifetime$119.99, paid once
In their own words
Align
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.
TimeFinder
TimeFinder is a personal productivity app for time blocking and daily planning. Users drag tasks from lists into time slots in a split view to build a schedule, then can coordinate it with calendar sync. Task labels retain chosen colors, templates save routines for reuse, and rollover moves unfinished tasks into available time slots. Focus sessions are also included. Optional integrations include Google Tasks, Todoist, TickTick, Zapier, and device calendars. An optional AI Assistant can help with scheduling, task organization, and productivity questions; it sends data to an AI provider only after a user enables it and submits a request. TimeFinder is available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. The free plan provides core features, and the US App Store lists a Premium Lifetime purchase at $119.99 as a one-time purchase. The US App Store also offers a 7-day trial, with conditions shown before it starts. The maker says users can export data from within the app at any time.