Comparison

Write/Sprint vs TickTid

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

Head to head
About

Write/Sprint

This app helps you track your writing progress with timed sprints. It allows you to set your sprint duration, record the number of words written, and share your achievements. Your writing data remains private with no logins required.

Highlights
  • Set custom sprint times
  • Track words written per sprint
  • Share writing progress
  • No login required
  • Private data storage
Features
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Write/Sprint is a writing sprint timer app that allows you to set your sprint time, track the words you wrote, and share your progress. Write/Sprint never has access to any of your sprint data. No logins required. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TickTid

Features
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TickTid is a minimalist, elegant timer built for sustained focus. A clean interface and subtle cues make every countdown purer and more efficient. Whether you’re a student, professional, or freelancer, TickTid helps you find rhythm, manage your time, and increase productivity. One‑tap focus: ready‑to‑use Pomodoro and break lengths; fully customizable. Presets: create timers for reading, writing, coding, and revision; switch instantly. Gentle cues: curated sounds and haptics (optional) with clear start/end signals. Thoughtful themes: system light/dark and more; calm, distraction‑free design. Offline & private: no account required; data stays on device, reliable by design. Cross‑device experience: seamless on phone, tablet, and desktop. Perfect for: Study sessions (memorization, problem sets, review) and exam prep Deep work (writing, programming, design, documentation) Personal growth (reading, meditation, habit building) Meetings, talks, task countdowns, and short sprints Grounded in the Pomodoro technique, TickTid helps you stay focused in controllable time blocks, practice effective time management, and steadily improve productivity. As a dependable focus timer and study timer, its clear countdown makes progress visible so your attention stays on what matters. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write/Sprint4 screens
TickTid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TickTid at every 3 days against Write/Sprint's every 7 months. Write/Sprint's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Write/Sprint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write/Sprint ships an update every 7 months, TickTid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write/Sprint versus TickTid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite/SprintTickTid
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin HunterKUIJUN BU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write/Sprint

Subscriptions2
  • Hemingway Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Hemingway Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

TickTid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Write/Sprint free?
Write/Sprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickTid free?
TickTid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write/Sprint or TickTid have ads?
Neither Write/Sprint nor TickTid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Write/Sprint or TickTid?
Write/Sprint ships an update every 7 months, and TickTid every 3 days. Most recently, Write/Sprint was updated on June 5, 2026 and TickTid on May 17, 2026.

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