Comparison

The Y Principle vs Ticker Activity Tracker

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

Head to head
About

The Y Principle

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Prioritize your tasks and goals, take ownership and get results! To-do lists are fundamentally broken. By breaking down everything into tiny details you get easily lost and lose the ability to prioritize. You are busy all the time - but not getting anywhere or at least very inefficient. The Y Principle helps you to get your focus back on the things that matter. Based on Theory X / Y by Douglas McGregor and OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) by Andy Grove, the Y Principle App helps you prioritize the objectives you want to achieve and define the key results you need. The Y Principle App gives you a leverage list of things that make a huge impact. And it helps you sort out the things that eat up time but do not bring you anywhere.

About

Ticker Activity Tracker

Effortlessly track your progress towards personal goals by timing specific activities. Set custom goals, start and stop timers, and monitor your achievements over time to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Goal setting
  • Activity timers
  • Progress monitoring
  • Customizable goals
  • Flexible tracking
Features
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Ticker - Time Tracking for Goals Ticker is the ultimate companion for achieving your goals through time tracking. Whether you aim to spend more time outdoors, learn a new skill, or improve your productivity, Ticker helps you stay on track by effortlessly tracking your progress. Key Features: Goal Setting: Set ambitious goals, such as spending 1000 hours outside in a year, and track your progress with ease. Activity Tracking: Start and stop timers for activities that contribute to your goals, ensuring every minute counts. Progress Monitoring: View your progress over time and stay motivated as you see yourself getting closer to your goals. Flexible Tracking: Customize your goals and activities to suit your unique lifestyle and aspirations. With Ticker, achieving your goals is just a matter of time. Download now and start ticking off your goals!

Screenshots

The Y Principle4 screens
Ticker Activity Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ticker Activity Tracker at none against The Y Principle's 5. The Y Principle's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. The Y Principle sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ticker Activity Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Y Principle ships an update every 3 weeks, Ticker Activity Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 13, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
The Y Principle versus Ticker Activity Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Y PrincipleTicker Activity Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertaskfabric ltdTucker Bichsel

In-app purchases

5 purchases

The Y Principle

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Quarterly$15.993 Months
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • "Ask AI" Token Base Pack$2.99
  • "Ask AI" Token Big Pack$7.99
None

Ticker Activity Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Y Principle free?
The Y Principle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ticker Activity Tracker free?
Ticker Activity Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Y Principle or Ticker Activity Tracker have ads?
Neither The Y Principle nor Ticker Activity Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Y Principle or Ticker Activity Tracker?
The Y Principle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ticker Activity Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, The Y Principle was updated on June 13, 2026 and Ticker Activity Tracker on June 5, 2026.

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