# iDay vs Thiro

The clearest difference is ads: Thiro at none against iDay's shown. Thiro also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iDay against 4.8 for Thiro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of iDay's written reviews are positive against 83% of Thiro's.

iDay ships an update every 2 months, Thiro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDay | Thiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday/id1458342824/reviews) | **[4.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [再锋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444700755) | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) |

## What reviewers say

### iDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday/id1458342824)

This app helps you focus and overcome procrastination using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient sounds, and study modes to create a distraction-free environment for work and study.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer (25 min focus, 5 min rest), Customizable focus and rest timers, Ambient soundscapes (waves, rain, forest, cafe), Study area with flip mode to prevent phone use, Task reminders and procrastination tools, Data statistics for tracking efforts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Thiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483)

This app helps you concentrate on your work and study by providing a focus timer and time tracking for each task. Set goals, manage tasks in groups, and view detailed statistics to improve your productivity. It syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Time tracking, Task management, Goal setting, Cross-device sync, Detailed statistics, Customizable appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thiro Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good statistics
- 👍 Worth the price (one-time purchase)
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Widget not always functional
- 🐛 App not updating
- 🐛 Duplicate time entries
- 🐛 Pomodoro functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not functional/failing
- Not registering elapsed time
- Multiple windows opening automatically
- iCloud not syncing
- Duplicate time entries

**Requested features**

- Assign fixed color to each task
- Add default countdown mode
- Create an app for habit tracking with streaks
- Allow selection of which counter on the main screen for widget
- Add Pomodoro timer functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDay free?

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

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDay or Thiro?

Thiro is rated higher. iDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Thiro averages 4.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do iDay or Thiro have ads?

iDay shows ads; Thiro does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDay or Thiro?

iDay ships an update every 2 months, and Thiro every 5 weeks. Most recently, iDay was updated on October 15, 2026 and Thiro on October 12, 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.*