# Timero vs Lilo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lilo at 4.3K against Timero's 511. Lilo also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timero sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lilo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timero against 4.7 for Lilo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lilo has 4.3K ratings behind it against 511, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Timero's written reviews are positive against 66% of Lilo's.

Timero ships an update every 2 weeks, Lilo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timero | Lilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713/reviews) | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 511 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ocule AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729594111) | [Pawel Gladysz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650152146) |

## What reviewers say

### Timero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timero-pomodoro-study-timer/id6714450713)

This app gamifies productivity by turning tasks into rewarding challenges. Track your time effortlessly, earn in-app currency for your efforts, and compete with friends to unlock new features. Gain insights into your habits and improve efficiency.

**Highlights:** Gamified time tracking, Earn in-app currency, Personal and friend challenges, Detailed stats and insights (Pro), Connect with friends, Unlockable features

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and motivating app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Challenges feature
- 👍 Helps with productivity and studying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tracking and logging time
- 💰 Paid features
- 🔒 Login/sign-in problems

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking not working properly
- App signing out users randomly
- Unable to create account

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing which challenge to count work towards
- Add stopwatch feature to record study time
- Provide more statistics and data for free users
- Add widgets for home screen progress tracking
- Allow editing of challenges after creation


### Lilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lilo-study-timer-and-challenges/id6752133930)

This app transforms solo study sessions into engaging, social challenges. Compete with friends, track your progress, and climb leaderboards to make learning fun and motivating. Build lasting focus habits through friendly competition and visible achievements.

**Highlights:** Focus timer with distraction avoidance, Study challenges with friends, Live leaderboards for comparison, Progress tracking and stats, Habit building and streaks, Social accountability

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timero free?

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

### Is Lilo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timero or Lilo?

Timero and Lilo are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 511 and 4.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Timero or Lilo have ads?

Neither Timero nor Lilo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timero or Lilo?

Timero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lilo every 8 days. Most recently, Timero was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lilo on September 24, 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.*