{"id":3764,"date":"2023-01-06T16:51:52","date_gmt":"2023-01-06T09:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upbase.io\/blog\/?p=3764"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T03:27:20","slug":"best-time-blocking-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upbase.io\/blog\/best-time-blocking-apps\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time-Blocking Apps | Our 9 Picks 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When searching for the keyword \u201cbest time-blocking apps,\u201d you\u2019ll see 220 million results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"best<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s probably too many. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to narrow the list down and filter for only the ones that suit your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We got you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our editors spent 3 weeks exploring the market, so you don\u2019t have to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article doesn\u2019t list every time-blocking app under the sun. Instead, it lists our 9 favorites\u2014which are also highly recommended by many other users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a hurry? Take a quick glance at this table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

App Name<\/strong>\n<\/p><\/th>

Best For<\/strong>\n<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Plan <\/p><\/th>

Best time blocking app <\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Sunsama <\/p><\/th>

\n Best for daily planning\n<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Upbase <\/p><\/th>

Best for combining time blocking with other time management methods<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Planyway <\/p><\/th>

\n Best for Trello or Jira users\n<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

HourStack <\/p><\/th>

\n Best for teamwork \n<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Fantastical <\/p><\/th>

\n Best for iOS users\n<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Google Calendar <\/p><\/th>

Best calendar-blocking app for Google users <\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Clockwise <\/p><\/th>

Best Chrome extension for blocking time<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

TimeBloc <\/p><\/th>

Best time-blocking mobile app <\/p><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How we picked<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From our exploration, we\u2019ve learned that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no universal tool that fits everyone’s needs. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some options work best for those who work as part of a corporate team. Several are better for individuals. And other tools are built for freelancers and solopreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But no matter the expected usage, a good time-blocking app must be three things: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. \n Simple to learn\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. \n Quick and easy to use\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. \n Customizable\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Simple to learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    We found that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Any app that\u2019s too time-consuming to learn often causes people to quit. No matter how functional or powerful it is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So, a good time-blocking app must be simple to learn in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    In our testing, we evaluate how quick it is to set up the app and how clear the help guides are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Quick and easy to use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The app\u2019s user interface (UI) design plays a huge role in this one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In fact, all the time-blocking apps recommended by experts have a user-friendly interface with a calendar view feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Two other similarities they all have are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n