Comparison

Tiny Timer vs TaskFocus

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Timer

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Visual time ring
  • Multiple timers simultaneously
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Customizable notification sounds
Features
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Tiny Timer is more than just a timer app — it's your trusty sidekick for staying on track, whether you're whipping up a gourmet meal, squeezing in a quick workout, or managing your workday. With its sleek design and powerful features, Tiny Timer elevates your time management game. ** Customizable Presets for Effortless Timing ** Say goodbye to laborious setup! Tiny Timer lets you create personalized presets for your most common tasks. Whether it's brewing your morning coffee, practicing meditation, or nailing that presentation, your favorite timers are just a tap away. ** Personalize Your Timers ** Why settle for bland? Customize your timers with names, colors, and icons. Assign a vibrant hue to your HIIT workout, a calming blue for your reading sessions, and a fiery red for those intense brainstorming moments. Instant recognition, no second-guessing. ** Visualize Time with a Colorful Ring ** Watch time unfold before your eyes. Tiny Timer's elegant ring visually represents the remaining duration. As the seconds tick away, the ring shrinks, keeping you in the loop without glancing at numbers. ** Run Multiple Timers Simultaneously ** Life is multitasking, and so is Tiny Timer. Juggle cooking, laundry, and a work call — all at once. Set up multiple timers, and let Tiny Timer orchestrate your day seamlessly. ** Choose Your Perfect Notification Sound ** Pick from a delightful selection of notification sounds. Whether it's a gentle chime or an energetic ping, Tiny Timer ensures you never miss a beat. Notifications can be set to repeat automatically, up to 10 times. ** Widgets Everywhere ** Tiny Timer integrates seamlessly into your digital life. Add your timers as widgets to your home screen, lock screen, or even your watch face. It's like having your personal timekeeper always at your fingertips. ** Sync Across Devices via iCloud ** Your timers follow you wherever you go. Tiny Timer syncs effortlessly across your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with M1/M2/M3 chips. No manual updates — just pure convenience. ** Shortcuts for Instant Control ** Start, pause, or reset your timers from anywhere using Shortcuts. Efficiency, meet simplicity. Upgrade to Tiny Timer Plus for unlimited timers, iCloud synchronization, advanced notifications, and an expanded palette of icons and colors. No subscriptions, no ads — just premium features. Tiny Timer syncs securely to your private iCloud account. Ready to reclaim your time? Download Tiny Timer now and experience time management like never before. Visit www.tiny-timer.de for more details. Got questions or need assistance? Reach out to me personally at felix@tiny-timer.de or find me on Twitter (@TinyTimerApp). Let's make every second count!

About

TaskFocus

This app helps you boost productivity using the Pomodoro Technique. Break down your work into focused 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. Track your progress and customize timer settings to suit your needs.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro Timer for focused work
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Progress statistics
  • Task management
Features
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Want to be more productive? Want to get more work done? Then Pomodoro technique is the most elegant solution for you. Pomodoro timer will help you stay focused by working in highly efficient sessions, tackling one task at a time. What is Pomodoro Technique? The Pomodoro Technique is created by Francesco Cirillo for a more productive way to work and study. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. Each interval is known as a pomodoro, from the Italian word for 'tomato', after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. - Wikipedia How to use the Pomodoro Timer? 1. Add tasks to work on today 2. Set estimate pomodoros (1 = 25min of work) for each tasks 3. Select a task to work on 4. Start timer and focus on the task for 25 minutes 5. Take a break for 5 minutes when the alarm ring 6. Iterate 3-5 until you finish the tasks Features - Pomodoro Timer: stay focused and get for things done - Simple and easy to use interface help user to use Pomorodo timer effectively - Customizable timer intervals and themes to your suitable needs - Statistic provides you the view of your progress over recent days/weeks/months "You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine." - John C. Maxwell For complete access to all Pomodoro features, App will need permission to schedule local Notifications for time reminders for your activities. If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at luongtsu.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Tiny Timer4 screens
TaskFocus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaskFocus at 100% against Tiny Timer's 63%. TaskFocus also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Tiny Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and TaskFocus sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TaskFocus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Tiny Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TaskFocus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tiny Timer versus TaskFocus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny TimerTaskFocus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix LisczykLe Nhung

Customer experience

Tiny Timer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

TaskFocus

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tiny Timer

One-time6
  • Unlimited Timers$1.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$1.99
  • Timer Colors and Icons$1.99
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  • Advanced Notifications$1.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus (Offer)$3.99
  • Tiny Timer Plus$4.99
8 purchases

TaskFocus

Subscriptions6
  • Pomodoro Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pomodoro Quater Subscription$1.993 Months
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  • Pomodoro Pro Quaterly$1.993 Months
  • Pomodoro Yearly Subscription$5.991 Year
  • Pomorodo Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pomodoro Pro$8.99
  • Pomodoro Timer Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Tiny Timer free?
Tiny Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskFocus free?
TaskFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Timer or TaskFocus?
TaskFocus is rated higher. Tiny Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TaskFocus averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Tiny Timer or TaskFocus have ads?
TaskFocus shows ads; Tiny Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Timer or TaskFocus?
Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaskFocus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and TaskFocus on October 24, 2026.

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