Tide Lite vs FriendTask
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tide Lite
This app helps users improve focus and productivity using the Pomodoro Technique, combined with calming nature sounds. It breaks down work into timed intervals with short breaks, offering customizable durations and a minimalist design.
- Pomodoro Technique timer
- Customizable focus and break lengths
- Nature soundscapes (ocean, rain, forest)
- Music fusion for white noise and music
- Minimalist and elegant interface
- Integration with Apple Health
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Tide Lite, the best focus timer with nature sounds for creators. Tide Lite lets you get things done by breaking up individual event among discrete intervals, separated by short breaks. It helps you stay focused in work and study. With one tap, you can easily start a focus and peaceful time companied by sounds of natural environment. Combining the most popular time management method Pomodoro Technique with nature sounds, Tide Lite makes your time more productive and enjoyful. FOUCS TIMER • Base on Pomodoro Technique, for work and study • 25-minutes fully concentrated periods, separated by 5-minutes short breaks • Long Break mode. Trigger a long break every four concentrated periods • Allows customizing the length of focuses and breaks NATURE SOUNDS • Five natural scenarios: ocean, rain, forest, meditation and coffee. • Music Fusion allows white noise and music playing simultaneously • While the white noise is on, emotional wave effect brings you a more tangible status of peace • Tap the Timer Circle to turn ON/OFF the natural sounds DAILY PICTURE • From sunrise to sunset, greeting words varies based on difference times of day • From sunrise to sunset, greeting words varies based on difference times of day • Crafted typography design MINIMALIST DESIGN • Simple and elegant interface, natural and diverse colors • Carefully picked font types, crafted by MakeFont™ • Adapts Split View and Split Over of iPad • Supported iPhone 4s、iPhone 5、iPhone 6、iPhone 6s、iPad and iPad Pro * To help you get the most out of your mindfulness, the Tide Lite will write and get your mindfulness data into your Apple "Health app" with your permission. You can turn on it this on the settings page. * Pomodoro Technique is an easy-to-use time management method, which uses a timer to break down works into intervals, traditionally 25 min in length, separated by 5 min breaks. Pomodoro in Italian means tomato. * Flow is the feeling that makes you highly exciting and whole-heartedly concentrated in one thing. ———————— Drop us a message: talk@moreless.io
FriendTask
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Meet FriendTask, the daily planner that finally makes your day feel clear, calm, and easy to manage. Designed for busy minds, overwhelmed schedules, students, professionals, and anyone who wants a more visual and friendly way to organize life, FriendTask brings your entire day into a clean, beautiful timeline that actually makes sense. Instead of juggling multiple apps for tasks, routines, timers, and reminders, FriendTask keeps everything in one place. Your day appears in a simple vertical flow that shows exactly what you are doing, when you are doing it, and how much free time you have in between. No clutter. No confusion. No more guessing. FriendTask is built for real people who forget tasks, feel overwhelmed, or want a calmer system that helps them stay grounded. It is planning made warm, simple, and human. A CLEAR DAILY TIMELINE See your entire day laid out visually. Tasks appear as clean blocks on the timeline so you instantly understand your schedule. Start times, end times, and free time are all displayed clearly and simply. POWERFUL TO-DO LISTS Capture everything you need to remember in easy, unstructured lists. Add tasks quickly, reorder them, complete them, or move them into your schedule when you are ready. ROUTINES THAT BUILD CONSISTENCY Create healthy habits and daily routines that appear automatically on your timeline. Morning rituals, study sessions, workouts, night routines, and anything else that helps you stay consistent. SHARED BOARDS FOR FRIENDS, COUPLES, AND TEAMS Planning does not have to be a solo process. Use shared lists and boards to track group tasks, travel plans, chores, and anything you are organizing together. Assign tasks manually or let the app randomly assign responsibilities for an easy and fair workflow. RANDOMIZER FOR QUICK DECISIONS If you cannot decide who does what, the FriendTask randomizer will choose for you with a simple, engaging animation that makes group planning smooth and fast. AI PLANNING ASSISTANT Get smart suggestions, time estimates, and help organizing your day. Ideal for overwhelmed brains or anyone who struggles with time blindness or planning fatigue. SMART REMINDERS AND NOTIFICATIONS FriendTask reminds you at the right moment so you never miss something important. No more late reminders or alerts that interrupt you too early. FREE-TIME INSIGHTS When you have a gap between tasks, FriendTask shows how much time you have and offers gentle guidance that feels supportive, not stressful. BEAUTIFUL THEMES AND ICONS Personalize your planning experience with clean themes and icons that make your day feel lighter and more enjoyable. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Whether you have ADHD, feel overwhelmed easily, or simply want a planner that feels supportive instead of rigid, FriendTask was created for you. Planning should feel good and manageable. FriendTask makes your day easier to understand and easier to enjoy. FRIENDTASK PRO Unlock advanced features with a flexible subscription, including: • Smart routines • Premium themes and icons • Collaboration tools • Unlimited boards and timeline events • AI planning assistant • Priority support Try a 3-day free trial and experience a calmer way to organize your life. CONTACT US Have ideas or need help Reach us anytime at contact@friendtask.app FriendTask. A planner that feels like a friend. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FriendTask at Free against Tide Lite's $0.99. Tide Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On ads and device support 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
FriendTask is free to download; Tide Lite costs $0.99 up front. FriendTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tide Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tide Lite | FriendTask |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moreless, Inc. | Jason Ghanem |
In-app purchases
Tide Lite
No in-app purchases
FriendTask
- FriendTask Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- FriendTask Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- FriendTask Lifetime Premium$35.99









