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Sofa Time vs Diurnal

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Sofa Time compared with Diurnal
DetailSofa Time logo Sofa TimeDiurnal logo Diurnal
What it doesTV show and movie tracker for iOS and Android A native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2014 Not given
Based inES Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree core experience with optional one-time Premium purchase for advanced features Not given
Key features
  • Discovery across 500+ streaming services
  • Episode and movie tracking with dates and ratings
  • Watchlists and custom collections
  • Premiere notifications and calendar
  • Cloud sync with iCloud, Trakt, Simkl and MDBList
  • Community profiles, follows and comments
  • Customizable themes, icons and layouts
  • Import from TV Time, Trakt, IMDb and Letterboxd
  • Cast, ratings, trailers and reviews
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
What makes it different
  • One-time Premium purchase instead of recurring subscription
  • Independent app with 12 years of continuity
  • Respects user data with export and backup tools
  • Does not host or play streaming content
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
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)23 +1 (up) since last check7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)93
Citation Flow (Majestic)2324
Referring domains (Majestic)10923

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