# Tiny Timer vs Kick

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.

Both are free to download. Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Kick asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Timer | Kick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-focus-timer-on-things/id6444948863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 74 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) | [晓康 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/828818003) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Synchronization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer Colors and Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus (Offer) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


### Kick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-focus-timer-on-things/id6444948863)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*