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Head to head · Prices verified Jul 26, 2026

Tiimo vs Goblin Tools

Visual AI planner; iPhone App of the Year 2025 — against — ai breakdown of tasks into micro-steps (magic todo). Complaints pulled from actual App Store reviews, not vendor copy.

Tiimo4.6★ (18K)Goblin Tools4.9★ (12K)
Monthly~$11.99n/a
Yearly$42 (web) – $54 (App Store)n/a
Lifetime—~$2.99–3.99
Trial7 days, yearly plan only (monthly charges immediately)Everything, on the web, with no account.
PlatformsiOS, Android, Apple Watch, webWeb, iOS, Android
Best forVisual thinkers who want their day drawn as a timelineBreaking task paralysis when you have no idea where to start
Strengths
  • Best visual design in the category
  • AI task breakdown that actually helps with initiation
  • Cross-device sync including web
  • Completely free forever on the web with no login required
  • One-time $2.99–3.99 mobile purchase with zero subscriptions
  • The 'spiciness' slider lets you control task breakdown granularity
Weak spots
  • Routines start silently — the #1 review complaint
  • Apple Watch app barely functional per reviewers
  • No lifetime option; price hidden until checkout
  • Minimalist interface with no scheduling or calendar sync
  • Does not track routine completion or daily habits
  • Purely a task breakdown and tone-check utility
Top complaintNotifications too gentle to notice — users report going back to phone alarms after paying.Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.

The verdict

Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($122 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Tiimo only if you specifically require its core capability (visual thinkers who want their day drawn as a timeline).

Common questions

Is Tiimo or Goblin Tools cheaper?
Tiimo: ~$11.99/mo, $42 (web) – $54 (App Store)/yr, no lifetime option. Goblin Tools: n/a/mo, n/a/yr, ~$2.99–3.99 lifetime.
What do reviewers complain about most?
Tiimo: Notifications too gentle to notice — users report going back to phone alarms after paying. Goblin Tools: Barebones UI: brilliant initiation tool that leaves scheduling to other apps.
Which should I try first?
Goblin Tools is the clear winner on long-term cost ($122 cheaper over 3 years). Choose Tiimo only if you specifically require its core capability (visual thinkers who want their day drawn as a timeline).

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