| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronos Planner(this app) | €19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | – |
| Pomy | Free tier, €4.99 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Tim | $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Dato | €9.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Klokki | $30 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| ToDoBar | €2.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Eiliad Pro | €19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| TimeDeposit | $3.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Timelime | $24.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Timemator | $39 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Kiri | Free tier, €39 one-time | Browser Extension, Web, Windows | Perpetual, lifetime updates | Yes | No |
| Folge | Free tier, €75 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Typinator | $29.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to Chronos Planner: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
Pomy is the closest pay-once alternative to Chronos Planner. Pomy offers a unique take on the Pomodoro technique with an eye-health twist, promoting frequent breaks and focused work intervals. It costs Free tier, €4.99 one-time and runs on Mac and Windows.
Yes. Pomy, Kiri and Folge offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
ToDoBar is the lowest-priced option at €2.99 one-time, compared with €19.99 one-time for Chronos Planner. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. Pomy, Kiri and Folge are available on Windows, Browser Extension and Web, which Chronos Planner does not support.
No. Every app on PayOnceApps is listed because it sells a one-time (perpetual) license. Some also offer a free tier or trial. Prices are checked against the developer's site but can change, so confirm on the app's website before buying.
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