# Tody vs 20 Seconds

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tody at every 10 days against 20 Seconds's every 3 months. Tody also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 21) and review sentiment (86% vs 67%). 20 Seconds's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tody sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and 20 Seconds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tody holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tody has 11K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Tody's written reviews are positive against 67% of 20 Seconds's.

Tody ships an update every 10 days, 20 Seconds every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tody | 20 Seconds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tody/id595339588/reviews)** | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-seconds/id939295983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LoopLoop](https://appshunter.io/developer/882692718) | [Nishco Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/829598361) |

## What reviewers say

### Tody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tody/id595339588)

This app helps manage household cleaning routines by prioritizing tasks based on actual need rather than fixed dates. It visualizes dirtiness and cleaning progress to motivate users and make cleaning more satisfying. It can be customized for individuals or large households, turning chores into a game.

**Highlights:** Flexible task management by need, Visual dirtiness and cleaning progress, Optional notifications and deadlines, Gamified cleaning with house member sync, Intuitive customized cleaning plans, Scalable for any household size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Solo | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Duo | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Team | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me on track
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 🎮 Gamifies cleaning
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/forgetful users
- 🙌 Motivating and satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search/sorting options
- 🕰️ Can't set tasks for specific days
- 💰 Expensive for multiple users
- 🎨 Outdated or bland UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices after updates
- Issues with data sync and loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability to set tasks for specific days
- More customization options for UI
- One-off task list separate from recurring tasks


### 20 Seconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-seconds/id939295983)

This app helps build new habits or break existing ones by using a 20-second countdown. It provides a progress indicator and optional sounds or music to aid in distraction and amusement during the countdown.

**Highlights:** 20-second habit timer, Progress indicator, Distracting sounds and music, Automatic start option, 30-day trial in Today widget

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tody free?

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

### Is 20 Seconds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tody or 20 Seconds?

Tody is rated higher. Tody averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while 20 Seconds averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Tody or 20 Seconds have ads?

Neither Tody nor 20 Seconds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tody or 20 Seconds?

Tody ships an update every 10 days, and 20 Seconds every 3 months. Most recently, Tody was updated on November 4, 2026 and 20 Seconds on November 1, 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.*