# ChickFocus vs Tendril

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ChickFocus at 1.1K against Tendril's 2. ChickFocus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Tendril's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChickFocus sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Tendril sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tendril holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChickFocus has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ChickFocus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tendril's.

ChickFocus ships an update every 5 days, Tendril every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChickFocus | Tendril |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendril-bloom-pomodoro-timer/id6810488625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 161 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen KreatBloom Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627135049) | [Touch 4 Feel](https://appshunter.io/developer/530960372) |

## What reviewers say

### ChickFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chickfocus-pomodoro-timer/id1627691759)

This app gamifies focus sessions using the Pomodoro Technique. Grow a virtual chick by completing focused work intervals, with customizable timers and a distraction-free mode. Unlock adorable companions to make productivity more engaging.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with virtual chick growth, Pomodoro Technique timer, Customizable focus and break intervals, Distraction-free app whitelist, Unlockable cute companions, Floating timer, Time statistics and activity timeline

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChickFocus Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ChickFocus Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ChickFocus Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| New Character - Cluck | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Pixel | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Boomboom | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Kitty | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Loong | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chocohog | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Roller Snake | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Character - Bear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $16.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $25.99 | one-time |
| ChickFocus Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro Family Sharing | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for ditching phone
- 🐓 Cute and engaging animal interactions
- 🕰️ Helpful for focusing and productivity
- 📈 Useful data and statistics
- 🎨 Visually appealing and minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with app updates and language changes
- 🔒 Restricted data access for paid users
- 🕰️ Lack of customization options for timer
- 🐓 Limited animal variety and interactions

**Reported bugs**

- Animals disappearing after updates
- Timer switching to different language
- Whitelist feature not working as expected
- Notification issues with focus session completion

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and farm customization options
- Implement a task list or to-do feature
- Provide unrestricted data editing and management
- Add a 12-hour clock option instead of 24-hour
- Introduce a 'finish early' option with safeguards


### Tendril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendril-bloom-pomodoro-timer/id6810488625)

This app uses a gamified approach to encourage focused work sessions. A virtual flower grows as you concentrate, wilting if you leave the app. Earn rewards to expand your digital garden and track your productivity.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with a growing flower, Multiple focus modes (strict, app blocking, gentle), Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Apple Watch app for on-the-go control, Digital garden with unlockable plants and badges, Session tagging and detailed statistics, Ambient sounds for work sessions

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tendril Pro Monthly | $4.95 | per month |
| Tendril Pro Yearly | $19.90 | per year |
| Tendril Pro Yearly | $19.90 | per year |
| Daisy | $2.95 | one-time |
| Bluebell | $3.95 | one-time |
| Tendril Pro Lifetime | $44.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChickFocus free?

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

### Is Tendril free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ChickFocus or Tendril?

Tendril is rated higher. ChickFocus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tendril averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ChickFocus or Tendril have ads?

Neither ChickFocus nor Tendril shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ChickFocus or Tendril?

ChickFocus ships an update every 5 days, and Tendril every 2 days. Most recently, ChickFocus was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tendril on October 25, 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.*