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SparkDay alternatives
SparkDay compared with 5 alternatives: Structured, Tiimo, TimeBloc, Owaves and Sectograph.
SparkDay has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SparkDayThis tool | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Structured | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Tiimo | Free plan · from $7.00 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| TimeBloc | Free plan · from $19.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Owaves | Free plan · from $12.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Sectograph | Free plan · from $3.99 one-time | Yes | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from SparkDay
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Structured
Visual day planner that puts tasks and events on one timeline
- Structured starts at $2.99 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). SparkDay starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Only Structured lists a web app.
- Only Structured lists a macOS app.
- Structured can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Structured also covers calendar.
Suits: People who prefer a visual timeline of the day to a plain task list
- Free plan · from $7.00
Tiimo
Visual daily planner with an AI co-planner and focus timer
- Tiimo starts at $7.00 to $54.00 (US App Store in-app purchases; billing period not shown). SparkDay starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Only Tiimo lists a web app.
- Only Tiimo lists a macOS app.
- Tiimo also covers calendar.
- SparkDay also covers Pomodoro timer, focus music and habit tracking.
Suits: People with ADHD or autism who want a visual schedule instead of a plain list
- Free plan · from $19.99
TimeBloc
Time-blocking phone app that shows the day as colored blocks
- TimeBloc starts at $19.99 to $59.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown). SparkDay starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly.
- TimeBloc also covers calendar.
- SparkDay also covers Pomodoro timer, focus music, habit tracking and mood tracking.
Suits: People who plan a day as back-to-back time blocks on their phone
- Free plan · from $12.99/mo
Owaves
Circular 24-hour day planner built around your body clock
- Owaves starts at $12.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (US App Store). SparkDay starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Only SparkDay lists an Android app.
- Owaves also covers calendar and goals.
- SparkDay also covers tasks, time blocking, Pomodoro timer, focus music, habit tracking and mood tracking.
Suits: People who want to plan sleep, meals and exercise alongside work
- Free plan · from $3.99 one-time
Sectograph
Circular day planner that maps calendar events onto a clock face
- Sectograph starts at $3.99 one-time on iOS; Android in-app purchases $1.99 to $99.99 per item. SparkDay starts at $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), or $6.99 billed monthly.
- Sectograph also covers calendar.
- SparkDay also covers tasks, Pomodoro timer, focus music, habit tracking and mood tracking.
Suits: People who read an analog clock faster than a list of events
Limits worth knowing in SparkDay
- The free version shows ads; removing them takes Pro at $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year on the US App Store.
- It is a phone app: the App Store listing is for iPhone only, and the site offers no web or desktop version.
- AI daily reports, premium sounds, music and clock faces, and more than 3 leaderboard friends are limited to Pro.
- Neither the site nor the App Store listing mentions syncing with outside calendars such as Google Calendar.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SparkDay?
The alternatives to SparkDay in this directory are Structured, Tiimo, TimeBloc, Owaves and Sectograph. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SparkDay.
Is there a free alternative to SparkDay?
Yes. Structured, Tiimo, TimeBloc, Owaves and Sectograph have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SparkDay alternatives work on macOS?
The SparkDay listing does not include a macOS app. Structured and Tiimo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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