How does HourTrue compare with Structured?
HourTrue links time blocking, learned duration estimates, and optional app blocking on iPhone. Structured is a visual timeline planner with tasks and to-dos, available across more platforms.
| Feature | HourTrue | Structured |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | Time blocks with set times or flexible windows; renegotiate a running block. | Visual timeline for tasks and to-dos; its official feature list includes Structured AI. |
| App blocking | Optional shielding of selected apps during explicitly locked blocks. | No. Structured plans your day but does not block apps. |
| Time estimates | Exchange rates adjust from finished blocks; deep work starts at 1.35×. | No. You set each task's duration yourself. |
| Account required | No HourTrue account required. | Syncs through Structured Cloud by default; the free tier includes sync across Apple devices. |
| Platforms | iPhone, iOS 17 or later. | iOS, Mac, Web, and Android, as listed by Structured. |
| Price | Free to try; optional HourTrue Pro subscription. Launch pricing not yet announced. | Structured Pro is sold as a monthly, yearly or lifetime purchase. |
How HourTrue handles this
HourTrue suits someone who wants their iPhone plan to reserve honest extra time and optionally shield distractions while a block runs.
Structured may suit you better if a visual timeline across its listed platforms is the priority.
Questions
- Are both apps planners?
- Yes. HourTrue uses realistic time blocks; Structured presents tasks and to-dos on a visual timeline.
- Does Structured block apps?
- No. Structured plans your day but does not block apps.
- How much does Structured Pro cost?
- Structured Pro is sold as a monthly, yearly or lifetime purchase. Check Structured for current prices.
- Which has broader platform availability?
- Structured lists iOS, Mac, Web, and Android. HourTrue is iPhone-first and requires iOS 17 or later.