Comparison

Magic PiP vs TimeGrow

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

Head to head
About

Magic PiP

View multiple types of content in a floating window that hovers over other applications. Supports images, videos, documents, web pages, and utility tools like clocks and timers. Easily share content to the PiP window for seamless multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture window
  • Supports images and videos
  • View PDFs and TXT files
  • Display PowerPoint slides
  • Clipboard text viewer
  • Web page viewer
  • Clock, stopwatch, and timer
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You never think this is even possible. Magic PiP is an app that can let you view all kinds of stuff in the PiP window. And it can float above other apps, almost like a split-screen! Contents supported: Multiple Images / Video PDF / TXT PowerPoint Slides (.ppt / .pptx) Texts from the clipboard Web page Clock / Stopwatch / Timer Counter Allow open all the stuff from the share sheet. Allow turning pages in the PiP window. Also an auto page-turning feature for reading TXT files.

About

TimeGrow

This app helps you build focus and habits by tracking your time in a calming, garden-themed interface. Log study sessions, work blocks, and daily tasks without pressure, and unlock new plants as your recorded time grows.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer for tasks
  • Log activities by category
  • Time statistics (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Goal setting and milestones
  • Unlock plants as time grows
  • Gentle habit building tool
Features
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A simple time tracker that grows into a calm garden. Log focus sessions, time blocks, and habits—without pressure. Made for students, makers, and anyone building consistency. [What you can do] • Start a timer in one tap for study, work, or daily tasks • Log activities by category and review your time blocks • Check daily, weekly, and monthly time statistics • Set goals and milestones to keep momentum • Unlock plants as your recorded time grows [What TimeGrow is not] • Not a heavy project-management suite • Not a pressure app with constant forced reminders [Who it is for] • People who want a simple time tracker • People who need focus time without noise • People who want to see where their hours go • People who like gentle, long-term habit tools If you are looking for a simple time logging and time management app you can keep using, try TimeGrow. ## About TimeGrow Pro TimeGrow offers monthly, yearly subscription plans and a one-time purchase option. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings at any time. ## Feedback timegrow@canapps.space ## Privacy & Terms Privacy: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/privacy Terms: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/terms

Screenshots

Magic PiP4 screens
TimeGrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic PiP at none against TimeGrow's 5. TimeGrow's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. TimeGrow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic PiP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Magic PiP against 4.6 for TimeGrow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Magic PiP's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeGrow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic PiP ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeGrow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic PiP versus TimeGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PiPTimeGrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (20 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJinyu Meng灿豪 陈

Customer experience

Magic PiP

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

TimeGrow

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic PiP

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TimeGrow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime (Family Sharing)$12.99

Questions

Is Magic PiP free?
Magic PiP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeGrow free?
TimeGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic PiP or TimeGrow?
Magic PiP is rated higher. Magic PiP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TimeGrow averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Magic PiP or TimeGrow have ads?
Neither Magic PiP nor TimeGrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic PiP or TimeGrow?
Magic PiP ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimeGrow every 8 days. Most recently, Magic PiP was updated on November 3, 2026 and TimeGrow on November 5, 2026.

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