Comparison

Bakery vs Timero

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

Head to head
About

Bakery

This app encourages users to stay off their phones and focus on real-life tasks like studying or work. It uses a gamified timer where users select a virtual pastry to bake, with the bake progressing while the screen is off. Successful bakes earn coins to unlock new recipes and baked goods.

Highlights
  • Gamified focus timer
  • Virtual pastry baking
  • Screen-off timer functionality
  • Earn coins for successful bakes
  • Unlock new recipes and baked goods
  • Progress tracking in display case
Features
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Bakery is the timer that helps you get off your phone and pay more attention to real life! Whether you're studying for an exam, focusing at work, or want some uninterrupted family time, Bakery can help you: • Reconnect with friends and loved ones • Be more productive at work or at school • Break the cycle of constant phone checking • Feel accomplished after a day of not using your phone • Show your cute baked goods off to your friends Bakery is FREE and easy to use. 1) Select a pastry that you want to bake 2) Set the timer for up to 2 hours 3) Start baking while you GET THE FUDGE OFF YOUR PHONE! You can turn off your screen while your pastry is baking. Just make sure not to exit Bakery for too long or your bake could burn! Reopen Bakery within 10 seconds to save your bake. We're just getting started with Bakery, but right now you can do quite a lot: • Bake from 5 minutes up to 2 hours • Earn coins for successful bakes • Buy new recipes with the coins you've earned • Unlock up to 12 different baked goods (with more to come!) • Your bake continues while your screen is off • Remove burnt pastries from your display case • Earn golden pastries when you go for 2 hours • Each pastry has 5 different levels of difficulty • See your progress in the display case If you have any comments or feedback please leave a review, we read every one!

About

Timero

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

Highlights
  • Gamified time tracking
  • Earn in-app currency
  • Personal and friend challenges
  • Detailed stats and insights (Pro)
  • Connect with friends
  • Unlockable features
Features
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Boost your productivity and have fun while doing it! Timero is not just another time tracking app – it's a gamified experience that turns your daily tasks into rewarding challenges. Effortless Time Tracking - Keep tabs on your activities with our intuitive time tracking system. Whether you're working, studying, or pursuing a hobby, Timero helps you stay on top of your time. Earn as You Work - Watch your coin balance grow as you track your time. The more productive you are, the more you earn! Exciting Challenges - Push yourself to new heights with personal challenges or compete with friends. Set duration goals and see who can stay focused the longest. Win Big - Emerge victorious in challenges and watch your coin stash grow. Use your winnings to unlock exciting features! Detailed Stats and Insights (Pro Feature) - Dive deep into your productivity with our comprehensive statistics. Get a clear picture of your habits and improve your efficiency with our unique productivity score. Connect with Friends See what your friends are up to and motivate each other to stay productive. A little friendly competition goes a long way! - Pro Version Unlock the full potential of Timero with our Pro subscription. Get access to detailed stats and more. The best part? You can purchase Pro with either real money or the coins you've earned in the app! Ready to transform your productivity into a fun, rewarding experience? Download Timero now and start your journey to a more efficient you! Remember, time is your most valuable resource – make every second count with Timero! Privacy Policy: https://www.ocule.no/timero/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support Contact: contact@ocule.no

Screenshots

Bakery4 screens
Timero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timero at every 2 weeks against Bakery's every 6 weeks. Bakery's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Bakery sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Timero sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for Bakery against 4.7 for Timero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 836 and 530 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Bakery's written reviews are positive against 60% of Timero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bakery ships an update every 6 weeks, Timero every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bakery versus Timero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBakeryTimero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (836 ratings)4.7 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews — better60.5% of reviews
Number of ratings836 — better530
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB67 MB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperMighty Fine Apps LLCOcule AS

Customer experience

Bakery

All ratings832 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral11.9%
Negative23.2%

Timero

All ratings522 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral14.0%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Bakery

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💫 Cute and motivating design
  • 🔒 Keeps user off distracting apps
  • 🚀 Helps with productivity and focus

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App glitches and bugs
  • ⏱️ Lack of pause/break feature
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock new recipes

Timero

From 530 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and motivating app
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Challenges feature
  • 👍 Helps with productivity and studying

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with tracking and logging time
  • 💰 Paid features
  • 🔒 Login/sign-in problems

Bugs and requests

Bakery

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App resets and loses progress
  • Baked goods burn even without using phone
  • Unable to exit tutorial or shop screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more dessert options
  • Implement a total study time tracker
  • Allow music playback during sessions
  • Include a to-do list or calendar integration

Timero

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Time tracking not working properly
  • App signing out users randomly
  • Unable to create account

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
  • Add stopwatch feature to record study time
  • Provide more statistics and data for free users
  • Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
  • Allow editing of challenges after creation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bakery

One-time2
  • Clean Slate$0.99
  • Classics Recipe Book$0.99
10 purchases

Timero

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 1500 Coins$1.99

Questions

Is Bakery free?
Bakery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timero free?
Timero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bakery or Timero?
Timero is rated higher. Bakery averages 4.6 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Timero averages 4.7 from 530 ratings.
Do Bakery or Timero have ads?
Neither Bakery nor Timero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bakery or Timero?
Bakery ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timero every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bakery was updated on November 2, 2026 and Timero on November 4, 2026.

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