# In the DogHouse Timer vs Tempo

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: In the DogHouse Timer at none against Tempo's 1. In the DogHouse Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. In the DogHouse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for In the DogHouse Timer against 5.0 for Tempo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | In the DogHouse Timer | Tempo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-doghouse-timer/id1580113704/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-visual-countdown-timer/id6757446047/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [World Tourism LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511176090) | [Foundry24 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828222955) |

## What reviewers say

### In the DogHouse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-doghouse-timer/id1580113704)

This app helps you manage your time and tasks with a visual countdown timer. A cute animated pup keeps you company while you focus, signaling when it's time to move on. Increase your productivity with this simple yet effective tool.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Animated pup companion, Task time tracking, Two timer views (digital and circle), Focus assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tempo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempo-visual-countdown-timer/id6757446047)

This app transforms countdown timers into clear visual progress indicators, helping you stay focused on tasks like work, study, or cooking. It offers multiple visualization options and a distraction-free interface, working reliably offline without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Multiple visualization options, Clean, distraction-free interface, Works offline, No account setup, Reliable background operation, Privacy-focused

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tempo Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is In the DogHouse Timer free?

In the DogHouse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tempo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, In the DogHouse Timer or Tempo?

In the DogHouse Timer and Tempo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do In the DogHouse Timer or Tempo have ads?

Neither In the DogHouse Timer nor Tempo shows ads.

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