# Silo vs Tiny Timer

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Timer at Free against Silo's $1.99. Tiny Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (63% vs 38%). Silo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tiny Timer is free to download; Silo costs $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Silo's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silo | Tiny Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 37.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) |

## What reviewers say

### Silo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369)

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch native design, Discreet haptic alerts, Focus and break cycles, Adjustable timer intervals, Distraction-free operation, Task management and reminders (Pro), Focus stats tracking (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SILO Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075)

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer presets, Visual time ring, Multiple timers simultaneously, Home screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable notification sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Synchronization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer Colors and Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus (Offer) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silo free?

Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Timer free?

Tiny Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Silo or Tiny Timer?

Tiny Timer is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Tiny Timer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Silo or Tiny Timer have ads?

Neither Silo nor Tiny Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Silo or Tiny Timer?

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Silo was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tiny Timer on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*