Comparison

Do Less vs TickTid

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

Head to head
About

Do Less

Features
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Do one thing well. Do Less helps you slow down, focus, and feel accomplished β€” one goal at a time. No lists. No pressure. Just progress. Features: * One goal each day * Intentional design * Small encouragements * Custom app icons * Optional reminders

About

TickTid

Features
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TickTid is a minimalist, elegant timer built for sustained focus. A clean interface and subtle cues make every countdown purer and more efficient. Whether you’re a student, professional, or freelancer, TickTid helps you find rhythm, manage your time, and increase productivity. One‑tap focus: ready‑to‑use Pomodoro and break lengths; fully customizable. Presets: create timers for reading, writing, coding, and revision; switch instantly. Gentle cues: curated sounds and haptics (optional) with clear start/end signals. Thoughtful themes: system light/dark and more; calm, distraction‑free design. Offline & private: no account required; data stays on device, reliable by design. Cross‑device experience: seamless on phone, tablet, and desktop. Perfect for: Study sessions (memorization, problem sets, review) and exam prep Deep work (writing, programming, design, documentation) Personal growth (reading, meditation, habit building) Meetings, talks, task countdowns, and short sprints Grounded in the Pomodoro technique, TickTid helps you stay focused in controllable time blocks, practice effective time management, and steadily improve productivity. As a dependable focus timer and study timer, its clear countdown makes progress visible so your attention stays on what matters. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Do Less4 screens
TickTid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Do Less at none against TickTid's 2. TickTid's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Do Less asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do Less ships an update fortnightly, TickTid every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Do Less versus TickTid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo LessTickTid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHo Wai LamKUIJUN BU

In-app purchases

None

Do Less

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TickTid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Do Less free?
Do Less is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TickTid free?
TickTid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do Less or TickTid have ads?
Neither Do Less nor TickTid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do Less or TickTid?
Do Less ships an update fortnightly, and TickTid every 3 days. Most recently, Do Less was updated on October 6, 2026 and TickTid on October 15, 2026.

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