Chunk vs TimeBloc
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Chunk
Menu bar time-blocking app for Mac, sold as a one-time license
TimeBloc
Time-blocking phone app that shows the day as colored blocks
Where they differ
- Chunk starts at $29.99 one-time (Lifetime License, 2 Macs). TimeBloc starts at $19.99 to $59.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown).
- TimeBloc has a free plan. Chunk does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Chunk lists a macOS app.
- Only TimeBloc lists iOS and Android apps.
- Chunk can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Chunk also covers menu bar app.
At a glance
| Chunk | TimeBloc | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $29.99 one-time (Lifetime License, 2 Macs) | $19.99 to $59.99 (US App Store in-app purchases; terms mostly not shown) |
| Free plan | None | Free to download with timeline blocks, routines, calendar import and notifications. Unlimited routines, unlimited calendars, advanced notifications and statistics need Premium. |
| Free trial | 7-day free trial with every feature on 1 Mac, no credit card required | TimeBloc Premium starts with a free trial. The store listings do not state its length. |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | Chunk | Kodeon, Inc. |
| Price read from | chunkapp.net | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Chunk
- Mac users who time-block around Google, Outlook or Apple calendars
- People who want a one-time license instead of a subscription
- Keeping planning data on the device, with optional iCloud sync between Macs
TimeBloc
- People who plan a day as back-to-back time blocks on their phone
- Daily routines that should fill into the schedule on their own
- iPhone users who want the next block on the Home or Lock Screen
Worth knowing
Chunk
- Chunk runs on macOS 12 or later only; the vendor says there is no Windows, Linux or Android version.
- The iPhone app is listed as coming soon and will be a separate $8.99 one-time purchase, not part of the Mac license.
- There is no free plan: access stops when the 7-day trial ends unless a license is bought.
- A Mac license bought directly from Chunk is a final sale and is not refundable.
TimeBloc
- Phone app only: the listings cover iPhone and Android, and there is no web or desktop version.
- Unlimited routines, unlimited calendars, advanced notifications and statistics all require TimeBloc Premium.
- The website has no price list. The US App Store shows several Premium price points and labels the term for only one of them.
- The Google Play listing shows the Android app was last updated on Sep 23, 2025.
Key features
Chunk
- Menu bar panel
- Opens from the menu bar or with Cmd+/ and floats above other windows, fullscreen apps included. A countdown for the current block stays in the menu bar.
- Day, week and month timeline
- Drag on the timeline to create a block or drop a task from a list. Views cover one, three or five days, a week or a month, with PDF and CSV export.
- Two-way calendar sync
- Google, Outlook and Apple Calendar events sit beside your blocks, and moving or resizing one in Chunk writes the change back. A lock toggle makes them read-only.
- Task lists and templates
- Smart lists, custom lists and Apple Reminders share one searchable column. Recurring template lists store a reusable day to apply whole or block by block.
- Analytics
- A dashboard compares 7, 30 and 90-day ranges for planned hours, completed tasks, follow-through and how consistently recurring routines were kept.
- Local MCP server for Claude
- An optional MCP server runs on the Mac and lets Claude Desktop read the schedule and create, edit or delete events, tasks and templates.
TimeBloc
- Timelines
- Split the day into blocks by the hour or the minute, mark them with icons and colored tags, and reschedule a block by dragging it along the timeline.
- Routines
- Plan a routine once and TimeBloc places it into the timeline for you. Unlimited routines are a Premium feature.
- Calendar integration
- Events from your existing calendars can be brought into the day's plan. Unlimited calendars are a Premium feature.
- Widgets
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets on iPhone show the next block without opening the app.
- Notifications
- The app can send a notification for every event. Advanced notifications are listed as a Premium feature.
- Statistics
- Visualizes your progress over time. Statistics are listed among the Premium features.
Plans
Chunk
Lifetime License$29.99
one-time purchase
Permanent access on 2 Macs with all current features, future updates and priority support.
Family Package$59.99
one-time purchase
One family license that activates on up to 6 Macs, with future updates and priority support.
TimeBloc
Free$0
Timeline blocks with icons and tags, routines, calendar import and notifications, without the Premium features.
Lifetime Membership$19.99
one-time purchase
Listed among the in-app purchases on the US App Store. The listing does not describe what it covers.
TimeBloc Premium 1 Year$26.49
per year
Unlimited routines, unlimited calendars, advanced notifications and statistics on a one-year term.
TimeBloc Premium$39.99 to $59.99
billing period not shown on the US App Store listing
The same Premium features. The US App Store shows price points of $39.99 and $59.99 without saying what term each covers.
Growth Bundle$4.99 to $99.99
$4.99 labelled Monthly, $99.99 labelled Yearly
A multi-app subscription sold as an in-app purchase inside TimeBloc. The listing does not say which apps or features it includes.
Ways to pay less
Chunk
- Lifetime license
Lifetime license for a single payment
Chunk for Mac is sold only as a one-time purchase: $29.99 for 2 Macs or $59.99 for a family license on up to 6 Macs, with future updates included.
TimeBloc
- Lifetime license
Lifetime Membership in-app purchase
The US App Store listing includes a Lifetime Membership in-app purchase at $19.99. The listing does not describe its terms.
