Comparison

Tiny Timer vs Kick

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

Kick

This minimalist focus timer utilizes the Pomodoro Technique to help users enhance productivity and motivation. By organizing tasks into timed intervals, it aims to reduce stress and improve concentration for work, study, or programming.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro focus timer
  • Minimalist design
  • Dark mode compatibility
  • Task completion focus
  • Learning and programming aid
Features
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Join of happy users using Kick to stay focused and productive. Kick is a minimalist Pomodoro-based focus timer. We believe that less is more. Organizing you workflow into intervals will help you stay efficient and productive. The so-called Pomodoro Technique has been shown to increase focus and motivation while reducing stress-perfect for work-from-home days. Use Kick to... ... stay focused ... complete a task ... learn for school ... program all night Function * Pomodoro with work focus * Notice * Simple Design * Compatible with dark mode

Screenshots

Tiny Timer4 screens
Kick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kick at 5.0 against Tiny Timer's 4.5. Kick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Tiny Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Timer has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Kick every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tiny Timer versus Kick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny TimerKick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix Lisczyk晓康 丁

Customer experience

Tiny Timer

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

Kick

All ratings1 ratings
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
None

Kick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Timer free?
Tiny Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kick free?
Kick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tiny Timer or Kick?
Kick is rated higher. Tiny Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Kick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tiny Timer or Kick have ads?
Kick shows ads; Tiny Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Timer or Kick?
Tiny Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kick every 4 days. Most recently, Tiny Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Kick on October 7, 2026.

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