Comparison

Acurast vs TickWidget

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

Head to head
About

Acurast

Transform your iPhone into a node for a decentralized cloud network. Earn cryptocurrency rewards by allowing your device to process small compute jobs for developers. No technical expertise is required to participate and contribute to a distributed infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Turn iPhone into a decentralized node
  • Earn ACU crypto rewards
  • No technical setup required
  • Jobs run in a secure sandbox
  • Contribute to DePIN network
  • Minimal battery impact
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Turn your iPhone into part of a decentralized cloud, and receive ACU rewards for it. Acurast lets your phone run small compute jobs for developers. In return, you receive ACU rewards for the work your phone completes. No technical setup needed: if you have a spare iPhone or one sitting on a charger, you can take part. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install Acurast and create your account. 2. Pair your phone as a Processor. It takes about a minute. 3. Start Acurast. Your phone picks up compute jobs and collects rewards as it works. BEST SETUP A spare iPhone on a charger and Wi-Fi is ideal. Start Acurast, let the screen dim, and your phone contributes compute to the network. YOUR PHONE STAYS YOURS - Jobs run in a sandbox, separate from your photos, messages and other apps. - Acurast doesn't collect data linked to your identity. WHAT IS DEPIN? DePIN stands for decentralized physical infrastructure network: real devices owned by everyday people instead of one company's data center. Acurast is a DePIN for compute. Developers use Acurast to run apps and AI models on thousands of phones, without depending on a single cloud provider. Rewards depend on the jobs your phone completes and are not guaranteed. Join the Acurast Cloud Rebellion and make your phone part of the unstoppable cloud.

About

TickWidget

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TickWidget is a beautiful countdown app that helps you track every important moment in your life. 【Core Features】 • Countdown Management - Easily create and manage birthdays, anniversaries, exams, vacations, and more • Home Screen Widgets - View your countdowns at a glance with small, medium, and large widget sizes • Smart Reminders - Custom reminder times and messages, never miss an important moment • Colorful Themes - 20+ beautiful themes and colors to personalize your countdowns • Statistics - Visualize your countdown distribution and completion history 【Subscription Plans】 • Monthly Subscription - $1.99/month • Yearly Subscription - $12.99/year (Save 45%) All subscriptions include. Cancel anytime. 【Free Version Features】 • Create up to 5 countdowns • Small widget size • Basic reminder functions 【Pro Version Features】 • Unlimited countdowns • Medium and large widgets • Premium themes and colors • Custom reminder rules • Statistics and insights Download now and start tracking your important moments! Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnZTT29kZEpMeXF3 Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DQnhtQ0Rwb0NNS3Rw

Screenshots

Acurast3 screens
TickWidget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Acurast at none against TickWidget's 2. Acurast also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TickWidget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Acurast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Acurast versus TickWidget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcurastTickWidget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (207 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings207 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcurast鹏宇 王

Bugs and requests

Acurast

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recent update causing app to crash after extended use
  • Inconsistent earnings reporting

Requested features

2 requests
  • Background mode to continue earning while device is locked
  • More device compatibility (older/Android)

TickWidget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Acurast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TickWidget

Subscriptions2
  • TickWidget Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • TickWidget Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Acurast free?
Acurast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickWidget free?
TickWidget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Acurast or TickWidget have ads?
Neither Acurast nor TickWidget shows ads.

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