The Llama Life Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Llama Life in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Llama Life
The Insider’s Guide
Timeboxing to-do list with a countdown timer for every task
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from Llama Life’s own pages.
Made by Llama Life, Inc. · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Llama Life’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Llama Life’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
Llama Life is part to-do list and part task timer. Every task gets its own countdown, so a list becomes a sequence of timeboxes with a total list time and an estimated finishing time, and reusable Preset Lists cover routines. Its founder built it after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and it is aimed at working through today's tasks one at a time. It runs in a desktop browser and on iOS and Android, and requires a subscription after a 7-day trial.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Llama Life, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and it's a web signup rather than something you install and use.
- 1
Best for getting through today's list one timer at a time
Llama Life puts a countdown on every task, so today's list becomes a run of timeboxes with a finishing time at the bottom.
- 2
Paid plans start at $3.25 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $39 per year, or $6 billed monthly.
- 3
You can try it first
7-day free trial, no credit card required
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 5
A countdown timer for every task
Each task gets its own timer, from 1 minute to several hours, to encourage working on one thing at a time. When a timer reaches zero, Overtime keeps counting the extra time.
- 6
List time and end time
The list shows the start and end time of each task, the total list time and an estimated finishing time for the day.
- 7
Preset Lists
Tasks that are done together, such as a morning routine, are saved as a preset and loaded into the Now list in a few clicks. Templates from the site can be imported as presets.
- 8
A 2.2 GPA, above 6 of 123
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
Llama Life at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $39 per year, or $6 billed monthly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Llama Life, Inc., since 2020
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for getting through today's list one timer at a time
Llama Life puts a countdown on every task, so today's list becomes a run of timeboxes with a finishing time at the bottom. There's no free plan, just a 7-day trial and then $39 a year or $6 a month. The vendor says to keep your projects in another tool, so it may be a second subscription, the Todoist and Notion imports are one-way, and there's no desktop app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $39 a year works out at $3.25 a month, which sits in the middle of this category's $2.42 to $5.00 range. Pay monthly and it's $6, above the dearer quarter. And since the vendor says to keep your projects elsewhere, it may well be a second subscription, not a replacement. |
| Free plan and trial | C | No free plan at all. You get 7 days with no credit card asked for, and then it's Monthly or Annual or nothing. |
| Features | C | It does timeboxing today completely: a countdown per task, Overtime when you run long, the list's finishing time, Preset Lists for routines, Break-it-down, Random Task and soundscapes. But it's a smaller job than this category's, and the vendor says to keep your projects in something like Todoist. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and it's a web signup rather than something you install and use. The idea is easy enough, type a task and a time, but the useful parts, preset lists and the Todoist or Notion import, are yours to set up first. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | A web app plus iPhone and Android, with imports from Todoist and Notion, so there is something to connect to. No desktop app, though, both imports are one-way, the Notion one is still beta, and the App Store listing is iPhone only. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Llama Life is for
- Fits if you work through tasks with a clock counting down on each one
- Works for Todoist users who want today's tasks pulled into a timed list
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want a free plan, as there's only the 7-day trial
- Too light for keeping all your projects, which the vendor suggests leaving in a tool like Todoist
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $72 over a year against $39 on the Annual plan
- Watch out: the Todoist and Notion imports only bring tasks in, nothing is written back, and Notion is still beta
- Skip it if you want a desktop app or an iPad app, as there's no desktop app and the App Store listing is iPhone only
Good to know
Good for
- People who work better with a visible countdown on each task
- Adults with ADHD, the audience the founder built it for
- Running repeatable routines from preset lists
- Todoist users who want a focused list for today's tasks
Worth knowing
- There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial a Monthly or Annual subscription is required.
- The Todoist and Notion integrations only import tasks; nothing is written back to either service.
- The vendor positions it for working through today's tasks and suggests keeping a main list of projects in a tool such as Todoist.
- The App Store listing is for iPhone only.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$3.25
A month to start, paid by the year
Llama Life is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per year, or $6 billed monthly.
And since the vendor says to keep your projects elsewhere, it may well be a second subscription, not a replacement.
Monthly
$6
per month
The same benefits as the Annual plan, billed month to month.
Annual
$39
per year
Access to all features on desktop, iOS and Android, with self-service cancellation. Marked as the most popular plan.
Trying it first
7-day free trial, no credit card required
Read from llamalife.co on Oct 9, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Annual discount
Annual plan: $39 against $72 paid monthly
The Annual plan costs $39 a year, against $72 for twelve months on the $6 Monthly plan, a saving of about 46%.
Stated on llamalife.coOther savings
30% off the first year of the Annual plan
A site banner advertises 30% off the first year of the Annual plan, shown as $27.50 instead of $39. It gives October 7, 2026 as the end date, but the page still showed the sale on October 9.
Stated on llamalife.co
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “Monthly”, against $6.00 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | ₺199,99 | $4.07 | 32% less |
| Philippines | ₱ 299.00 | $4.76 | 21% less |
| Indonesia | Rp 99ribu | $5.54 | 8% less |
| Brazil | R$ 29,90 | $5.97 | about the same |
| Mexico | $129.00 | $7.09 | 18% more |
| South Africa | R119.99 | $7.26 | 21% more |
| Germany | 7,00 € | $7.84 | 31% more |
| United Kingdom | £6.00 | $7.93 | 32% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Timeboxing to-do list with a countdown timer for every task. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: templates, tasks, time tracking, focus music.
But it's a smaller job than this category's, and the vendor says to keep your projects in something like Todoist.
- A countdown timer for every task
- Each task gets its own timer, from 1 minute to several hours, to encourage working on one thing at a time. When a timer reaches zero, Overtime keeps counting the extra time.
- List time and end time
- The list shows the start and end time of each task, the total list time and an estimated finishing time for the day.
- Preset Lists
- Tasks that are done together, such as a morning routine, are saved as a preset and loaded into the Now list in a few clicks. Templates from the site can be imported as presets.
- Break-it-down and Random Task
- A large task can be split into smaller steps with a suggested time for each, and the app can pick a random task from the list to help with getting started.
- Alarms, chimes and soundscapes
- Alarms can be silent and visual, nagging or continuous, a chime can sound at a chosen interval, and background sounds include beach, forest, thunderstorm and wind.
- Todoist and Notion import
- Tasks due today in Todoist and page titles from Notion can be pulled in as tasks. Both integrations are one-way, and the Notion one is labeled beta.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Todoist
- Notion
Llama Life is made by Llama Life, Inc., and has been around since 2020.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
6/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
Llama Life's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 73 of 123) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 6).
Its paid plans start at $3.25 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 36 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 21 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 124 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Llama Life’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 13 of 123
- CFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 123
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 123
- CEase of useAbove 10 of 123
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 73 of 123
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 99 to-do list apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Llama Life is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
You could make the core of Llama Life for yourself: tasks, time tracking and templates. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. It costs $39 a year.
What you could make
- Tasks, time tracking and templates: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A library of sound you would have to license.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Llama Life’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Blitzit, Goblin Tools, Amazing Marvin, Super Productivity and Todoist
The 5 tools Llama Life is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Blitzit
Free trial · from $4.99/mo
To-do list that collapses into a floating focus timer.
- Only Llama Life lists a web app.
- Only Blitzit lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Llama Life also covers templates and focus music.
- 3.2GPA
Goblin Tools
Free plan · from $0.99 one-time
Small AI tools that break tasks into steps, free on the web.
- Goblin Tools has a free plan. Llama Life does not, though it has a free trial.
- Llama Life also covers time tracking and focus music.
- 2.6GPA
Amazing Marvin
Free trial · from $8/mo
Customizable task manager with 100+ features you switch on as needed.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Amazing Marvin lists a browser extension.
- Llama Life also covers templates and focus music.
- 3.4GPA
Super Productivity
Free
Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer.
- Super Productivity has a free plan. Llama Life does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Super Productivity lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Super Productivity is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.8GPA
Todoist
Free plan · from $5/mo
Cross-platform to-do list with natural-language task entry.
- Todoist has a free plan. Llama Life does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Todoist lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Todoist lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Llama Life free?
No, Llama Life is a paid product, but you can try it first. 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
How much does Llama Life cost?
Llama Life lists 2 plans. Monthly: $6 per month.
What platforms does Llama Life work on?
Llama Life is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Llama Life offer any discounts?
Llama Life publicly lists the following: Annual plan: $39 against $72 paid monthly; 30% off the first year of the Annual plan.
Does Llama Life have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Llama Life is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Llama Life have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Llama Life is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Llama Life open source?
Llama Life is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Llama Life integrate with?
Llama Life's listing names Todoist and Notion. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Llama Life?
Llama Life is made by Llama Life, Inc. It dates from 2020.
What are the alternatives to Llama Life?
The closest alternatives to Llama Life in our directory are Blitzit, Goblin Tools, Amazing Marvin, Super Productivity and Todoist.
How does Llama Life compare with other to-do list apps?
Llama Life's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 6 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 20.
Is Llama Life good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Llama Life C for value for money. Its paid plans start at $3.25 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 36 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Llama Life?
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Llama Life’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Llama Life's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-09-09.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Llama Life, Inc. Prices change, so check llamalife.co before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Llama Life, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/llama-life
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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