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Beckon vs TimeLoop

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Beckon compared with TimeLoop
DetailBeckon logo BeckonTimeLoop logo TimeLoop
What it doesA Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer Your day, figured out.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given DE
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window Free to plan by hand. TimeLoop Pro: €4.99 per month or €29.99 per year. In the United States, $3.99 per month or $24.99 per year. Yearly plan on App Store and app.trytimeloop.com includes free week for new subscribers.
Key features
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
  • Voice and text planning: say or type what you need to do and AI turns it into scheduled tasks
  • Automatic replanning when running late with one tap
  • Two-way sync with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook and iCloud Reminders
  • Errands on the way: optimizes order of stops and calculates when to leave
  • Shared lists and circles for planning with family and colleagues
  • Weather forecasts at each event's location
  • Calculate leave times with route information and travel duration
  • Goals scheduled three times a week on available time slots
  • Lighter day feature suggests moving tasks when today is overloaded
  • Available on iPhone, Android, Mac and web browser
What makes it different
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
  • Plans your day by understanding natural language, not by filling forms
  • Replans entire day intelligently when you run late instead of requiring manual rescheduling
  • Integrates planning with actual calendar apps so your plan appears in Calendar automatically
  • Factors in travel time and routes when scheduling, not just event duration
  • Free core planning with premium features for AI automation and extra capabilities
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check14 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)1821
Referring domains (Majestic)1115

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