# Thiro vs JotDay

The clearest difference is device support: Thiro at 5 against JotDay's 3. Thiro also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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 JotDay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.7 for JotDay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Thiro's written reviews are positive against 86% of JotDay's.

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, JotDay monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thiro | JotDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotdaytime-tracker/id6476449746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) | [Remix Design Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708137028) |

## 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


### JotDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotdaytime-tracker/id6476449746)

Effortlessly track your time with automatic exercise and sleep data retrieval from Apple HealthKit. Monitor app usage, view your day in a clear timeline, and analyze time distribution with daily, weekly, and monthly views. Includes a minimalist focus timer with Live Activity support.

**Highlights:** Automatic sleep and workout tracking, App usage tracking via Shortcuts, Minimalist focus timer with Live Activity, Concise timeline view, Daily, weekly, and monthly time views, Data analysis for time distribution

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JotDay Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| JotDay Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| JotDay Pro Annual to Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| JotDay Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Is JotDay free?

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

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

Thiro is rated higher. Thiro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while JotDay averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Thiro or JotDay have ads?

Neither Thiro nor JotDay shows ads.

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

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, and JotDay monthly. Most recently, Thiro was updated on October 12, 2026 and JotDay on October 12, 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.*