# Thiro vs Walden

The clearest difference is monetization model: Thiro at free with in-app purchases against Walden's subscription. Thiro also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Walden sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thiro against 4.8 for Walden. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 41 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Thiro's written reviews are positive against 90% of Walden's.

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, Walden monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thiro | Walden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews)** | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walden-calendartodonotes/id1595313870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) | [Huizhou Walden Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161580227) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Walden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walden-calendartodonotes/id1595313870)

This app helps manage personal time with integrated to-do lists, a Pomodoro timer, progress tracking for goals, and a flash notes feature for capturing thoughts and practicing writing. It aims to provide a quality personal management experience.

**Highlights:** Integrated To-Do List with priority scheduling, Pomodoro timer with daily goals, Goal progress tracking with grouping, Flash notes with custom tags and search, Repeat schedules and reminders

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员升级终身会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime - Education | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Is Walden free?

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

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

Thiro is rated higher. Thiro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Walden averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Thiro or Walden have ads?

Neither Thiro nor Walden shows ads.

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

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Walden monthly. Most recently, Thiro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Walden on November 3, 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.*