Comparison

Cuckoo Timer vs Tiny Habits Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cuckoo Timer

This app helps you manage tasks and cultivate skills by tracking time spent on each activity. It links tasks to specific skills, allowing you to visualize your progress towards mastery and achieve your 10,000-hour goals.

Highlights
  • Classical time tracking for tasks
  • Task management with skill attribution
  • Skill cultivation progress visualization
  • Daily beautiful background pictures
  • Full-screen focus mode
  • Task priority setting
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Task management combined with 10,000 hours rule. It takes 10,000 hours to become an expert in a field. We work not just for work, we complete our tasks not just for tasks themselves. In fact, what we want are SKILLS! Every task completed should end up with a better SKILL. ***What Cuckoo Can Do For You*** 1. Classical Time Tracking: Track time spent for every task you created. 2. Task Management: Shake your device to quickly add new Tasks, attribute your Task to a certain Skill that you want to cultivate. 3. Skill Cultivation: Tasks are for improving your skills. You can link multiple Tasks to one Skill, and time spent on those tasks will be summed as the total time of the Skill. So that you can see clearly how your skills grow towards 10,000 hours. ***More Features*** 1. A new beautiful background picture everyday; 2. Full-screen focus mode to focus on your work; 3. Advanced features such as task priority setting, iCloud sync. Privacy Policy & Use of Terms Link:https://cuckoo2017.wordpress.com/2017/06/23/布谷布谷隐私政策/

About

Tiny Habits Tracker

Build sustainable routines with a science-backed habit tracker. Integrate time management tools like the Pomodoro Technique to enhance focus and discipline for study, work, and personal goals. Visualize your progress with detailed feedback and journaling.

Highlights
  • Science-backed habit formation
  • Pomodoro Technique integration
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Study and health goal management
  • Focus mode with app locking
  • Customizable habit plans
  • Journaling and reflection tools
Features
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Tiny Habits is a habit-tracking app based on scientific habit formation theories, incorporating key concepts from “Mini Habits” by Stephen Guise and “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. By starting with small, achievable habits, you can gradually build long-term, sustainable routines. The app integrates the Pomodoro Technique to combine time management and focus training, helping you stay efficient and self-disciplined in study, work, and daily life. ===Why Choose Tiny Habits=== 1、Backed by Science: Built on proven theories from Mini Habits and Atomic Habits for effective habit formation. 2、Precision Time Management: Combines the Pomodoro Technique with a time-tracking system to help manage schedules, enhance focus, and develop deep work habits. 3、Visual Progress Feedback: Detailed tracking and data analysis help you monitor progress and optimize habit-building strategies. 4、Comprehensive Self-Discipline Training: Supports study tracking, health goals, and lifestyle improvements to eliminate procrastination and build positive habits. ===What Can You Track with Tiny Habits=== 1、Study Tracking: Track study hours for exams, reading, and certifications. 2、Health & Fitness: Manage weight loss, exercise, running, yoga, and sleep habits. 3、Focus & Deep Work: Use the Pomodoro Timer to improve concentration and eliminate distractions. 4、Self-Improvement: Set reminders for hydration, budgeting, and daily planning. 5、Journaling & Reflection: Record daily habit progress to reinforce long-term growth. ===Key Features=== 1、Smart Habit Management – Customize habit plans with flexible tracking options. 2、Time Management & Reminders – Use Pomodoro Timers, countdowns, and alerts to stay on track. 3、Progress Tracking & Reflection – Daily, weekly, and monthly reports with journaling features. 4、Goal Tracking & Countdown – Keep important milestones visible to maintain motivation. 5、Focus Mode (App Locking) – Minimize distractions and improve productivity. 6、Widgets & Study Room – Quick access to habit tracking and personal study space. 7、Ad-Free & Minimalist Design – Clean, distraction-free experience focused on productivity. Description of Automatic Renewal Service for Tiny Habits Members 【Subscription cycle】 Continuous annual subscription (1 year) 【Subscription price】 The automatic renewal fee for continuous annual membership is 38 yuan/year 【Payment】 Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 【Automatic Renewal】 The renewal fee will be charged from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period, and one subscription period will be extended after the deduction is successful. [Cancel Automatic Renewal] If you need to cancel the subscription, please manually open the iOS "Settings" --> click "Apple ID", select to view "Apple ID", enter the account settings page, click "Subscribe", and cancel the subscription. This subscription will automatically renew if it is not closed at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. 【Member Service Agreement】 https://xrc.xianbeikeji.com/xiaorichangvip.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://xrc.xianbeikeji.com/privacy_daily.html

Screenshots

Cuckoo Timer4 screens
Tiny Habits Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cuckoo Timer at free with in-app purchases against Tiny Habits Tracker's subscription. Cuckoo Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Tiny Habits Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 71%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cuckoo Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Habits Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cuckoo Timer against 4.7 for Tiny Habits Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 319 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Cuckoo Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Tiny Habits Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuckoo Timer ships an update every 4 days, Tiny Habits Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cuckoo Timer versus Tiny Habits Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuckoo TimerTiny Habits Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (319 ratings)4.7 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings319 — better106
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊航 何xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Cuckoo Timer

All ratings319 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral10.4%
Negative18.5%

Tiny Habits Tracker

All ratings106 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.5%

User reviews

Cuckoo Timer

From 319 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Clean, minimalist, and beautiful interface design
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
  • ⏱️ Effective Pomodoro timer functionality
  • 💡 Innovative 10,000 hours tracking concept
  • 🎵 Calm and soothing audio experience

Room to improve

  • 🌐 Incomplete English translation throughout app
  • 🐛 Language setting doesn't fully apply to all text
  • 🔧 Multiple bugs on Mac M1 devices
  • ⏸️ Timer stops when phone is locked
  • 🎵 Music cannot be disabled (only 4 preset options)

Tiny Habits Tracker

From 106 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very practical and useful
  • 🎨 Simple and cute interface
  • 💡 Gamified elements (effort points, wish store)
  • 🚀 Efficient habit tracking
  • ✨ Easy to use and operate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Widget bugs on iPhone
  • ❓ Content not fully translated to English
  • ❌ No English support
  • 🐛 Habit color changes automatically
  • ❌ Registration requires Chinese phone number

Bugs and requests

Cuckoo Timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Skill recording time sync issue with manually uploaded tasks
  • Timer freezes and requires manual time entry
  • Language setting reverts to Japanese unexpectedly
  • Data loss after app update
  • Skills option disappeared after update
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  • Notification sound doesn't work when muted
  • Manually entered tasks don't appear in daily reports
  • iPad text cutoff and layout issues
  • Music interruption during timer countdown

Requested features

12 requests
  • Complete English translation for all UI elements
  • Customizable number of tasks per Pomodoro session
  • Widget support for home screen
  • Focus mode that discards time if app is switched
  • Task deadline reminder notifications
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  • Daily recurring task functionality
  • Time-block calendar view showing task allocation
  • Ability to toggle/mute notification sounds
  • Mac version of the app
  • Undo/delete functionality for completed tasks
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Badge notifications for pending tasks

Tiny Habits Tracker

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Widget bugs on iPhone, icons disappear
  • Habit color changes automatically after modification
  • Photo upload fails
  • App crashes when adding new habits on iOS 13.1.1
  • Data loss after update and reinstallation
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  • Payment successful but still shows as non-member
  • Unable to bind account after purchasing VIP
  • Widget functionality issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Widget functionality without opening app
  • Date countdown function
  • Ability to record private diary entries
  • More detailed habit statistics
  • Feature to track accumulated hours per habit
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  • Comparison of days persisted vs. total days established for habits
  • More features in the future
  • Adaptation to dark mode
  • Dedicated iPad UI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cuckoo Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Account$1.99
11 purchases

Tiny Habits Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Subscribe Month Membership$1.991 Month
  • Subscribe Year Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time9
  • Month Membership$0.99
  • 小习惯季度会员$1.99
  • 3 Month Membership$1.99
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  • 小习惯半年会员$2.99
  • 3 Year Membership$7.99
  • 小习惯永久会员限时优惠$9.99
  • Life Membership$12.99
  • Year Membership$19.99
  • Life Membership$24.99

Questions

Is Cuckoo Timer free?
Cuckoo Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tiny Habits Tracker free?
Tiny Habits Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cuckoo Timer or Tiny Habits Tracker?
Cuckoo Timer and Tiny Habits Tracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 319 and 106 ratings respectively.
Do Cuckoo Timer or Tiny Habits Tracker have ads?
Tiny Habits Tracker shows ads; Cuckoo Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Cuckoo Timer or Tiny Habits Tracker?
Cuckoo Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Tiny Habits Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Cuckoo Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tiny Habits Tracker on September 23, 2026.

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