Comparison

Ticking vs Notifyman

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

Head to head
About

Ticking

Streamline teamwork with a fast, intuitive task management app. Create, assign, and track tasks effortlessly in one central hub. Ideal for remote, hybrid, or startup teams needing clear communication and progress visibility.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast task creation
  • Effortless team collaboration
  • Home view for task clarity
  • Assign tasks to teammates
  • Mobile-first design
  • Freemium with premium upgrades
Features
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Ticking: The Fastest Way to Track Tasks and Work Smarter with Your Team Say goodbye to messy task lists and scattered work updates. Ticking helps teams stay aligned with simple, lightning-fast task creation and effortless collaboration. Why Ticking? Designed for speed and clarity, Ticking makes it easy to assign tasks, track progress, and communicate with coworkers—all in one place. Whether you're in a remote team, hybrid office, or startup hustle, Ticking keeps everyone moving forward. Key Features Home View – Clarity at a Glance Instantly review tasks that need your attention See deadlines and updates in one clean feed Prioritize without the overwhelm Tasks – Create, Assign, Done Create tasks in seconds, with all the context your team needs Assign to yourself or teammates Include descriptions, deadlines, assignees, and notes Swipe through tasks effortlessly with a clean, scrollable view Built for Teams on the Move No fluff. Just fast, intuitive task management Mobile-first design for users who work on the go Perfect for agile teams, creatives, operations, and project managers Freemium with Premium Power Use Ticking for free with essential features, or upgrade to unlock: Unlimited task assignments Priority support Advanced tracking tools Choose from Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime plans. Manage your subscription easily via your Apple ID. Your Tasks, Your Rules Take control of your workflow, without the clutter or confusion. Ticking helps you get more done—with less effort. Terms & Conditions: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/website-2/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://mlyongardiner.wixsite.com/website-2/privacy-policy

About

Notifyman

This app helps you stay organized with persistent reminders that stay on your lock screen until completed. It automatically categorizes tasks and offers features like checklists and calendar sync to manage your life effectively.

Highlights
  • Persistent lock screen reminders
  • Smart task categorization
  • Checklists for task completion
  • Calendar sync
  • Statistics and insights
  • Notification widgets
Features
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The Most Powerful Reminder App Yet Stay laser-focused with persistent reminders that never disappear from your Lock Screen—until you mark them as done. Every time you unlock your phone, your active tasks are right in front of you. No more forgetting. No more excuses. In Reminder List, every task must have a time. No more overlooked tasks because you forgot to set a reminder. If you don’t specify a time, the default is now—and the notification will appear immediately and stay until completed. “Own your Reminder List, own a productive and disciplined life.” Key Features: • Smart Categorization: Automatically sorts your reminders into To-dos, Repeating Tasks, and Scheduled Events—no manual organization needed. • Task Lists: Plan work, manage errands, organize shopping lists—stay in control of your life. • Checklists: Tasks can’t be marked as complete until every item in the checklist is done. • Persistent Alerts: Set reminders using either relative time or exact dates—default is now, so you never miss a beat. • Unlimited Reminders: Notifications can repeat at intervals until acknowledged—never miss what matters. • Ongoing Reminders: Notifications keep prompting you until the task is marked as done. • Repeating Tasks: Create reminders that repeat every X minutes, hours, or days. • Scheduled Tasks: Set daily, weekly, or monthly recurring tasks—even with multiple trigger times. • Notification Widgets: View, snooze, or complete tasks directly from the notification center—no need to open the app. • Statistics & Insights: Track your task completion rates and habit streaks. • Calendar Sync: Automatically syncs your reminders to your system calendar. Three Types of Reminders • Instant Tasks: Great for quick plans—“Remind me to pick up the package at 6 PM tonight”, “Remind me to go to the store tomorrow at 5 PM.” • Repeating Tasks: Perfect for routines like hydration, taking medicine, or posture breaks. • Scheduled Tasks: Build long-term habits—“Exercise for 30 minutes every day”, “Study vocabulary daily”, “Clock in and out for work.” 【Subscription】 1. Subscription Service Continuous annual (12-month) subscription for Notifyman members 2. Subscription Price Continuous annual subscription for Notifyman members is 9.99$ per year 3. Payment The user confirms the purchase and payment will be charged to their iTunes account 4. Automatic Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration date, and after successful payment, the subscription will be extended for another period 5. Cancel Service: You can go to "Settings" -> "iTunes Store and App Store" -> "Apple ID" -> "View Apple ID" on your iPhone, enter the account settings page, click on "Subscriptions", and manage automatic subscription services. To cancel, turn off the service 24 hours before each billing cycle. No more charges will be made within 24 hours before expiration. 6. Service Agreement Terms of Use: https://github.com/WhiteCosmos/Tougher-App-Support/blob/main/TermsOfService Privacy Policy: https://github.com/WhiteCosmos/Tougher-App-Support/blob/main/Privacy%20Policy

Screenshots

Ticking4 screens
Notifyman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ticking at freemium against Notifyman's subscription. Ticking also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and device support (3 vs 1). Notifyman's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ticking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Notifyman sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. 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 — 5.0 for Ticking against 4.9 for Notifyman. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ticking's written reviews are positive against 87% of Notifyman's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ticking ships an update monthly, Notifyman every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ticking versus Notifyman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickingNotifyman
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (30 ratings) — better4.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Gardiner斌斌 沈

Customer experience

Ticking

All ratings30 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notifyman

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive87.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Ticking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ticking Pro: Lifetime Access$39.99
3 purchases

Notifyman

Subscriptions1
  • Annully Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$3.99
  • Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Ticking free?
Ticking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notifyman free?
Notifyman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ticking or Notifyman?
Ticking is rated higher. Ticking averages 5.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Notifyman averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do Ticking or Notifyman have ads?
Neither Ticking nor Notifyman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ticking or Notifyman?
Ticking ships an update monthly, and Notifyman every 3 days. Most recently, Ticking was updated on October 19, 2026 and Notifyman on October 24, 2026.

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