# Gentle Timer vs Orli

The clearest difference is rating: Orli at 5.0 against Gentle Timer's 4.6. Orli also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). Gentle Timer's advantage is ratings volume (361 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gentle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Orli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Orli holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gentle Timer has 361 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gentle Timer ships an update every 3 days, Orli every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gentle Timer | Orli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orli-pomodoro-timer-focus/id6757204592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **361** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 206 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) | [Ahmed Sayed Mokhtar Mohamed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470826267) |

## What reviewers say

### Gentle Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755)

This app offers a visually appealing, ad-free timer for focus, productivity, and managing children's routines. It supports various timer types, including countdown, Pomodoro, and interval, with extensive customization options for backgrounds, music, and themes. It also includes helpful everyday tools like a calculator and breathing exercises.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timers, Pomodoro focus sessions, Interval training timers, Multi timer support, Customizable backgrounds and music, Everyday utility tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable and cute visuals
- 🎵 Fun and pleasant music/sounds
- 👍 Smooth, snappy, and easy to use
- 🎨 Artistic and whimsical design
- 🚀 Great functionality and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 More free options desired
- 🔇 Occasional sound issues (no sound)
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported
- ⏳ Seconds not displayed on countdown
- ⬆️ Seconds set in increments of 10

**Reported bugs**

- No sound issues reported
- Seconds not displayed on countdown
- Landscape mode not working

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to set specific seconds
- Toggle off motion on settings menu
- Cat character option


### Orli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orli-pomodoro-timer-focus/id6757204592)

This app creates a dedicated focus environment by blocking distracting applications, playing ambient sounds, and capturing stray thoughts. It offers customizable timers and task management tools to help users concentrate and be more productive.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro & Flow focus modes, Customizable app blocking, Focus sounds (binaural beats, brown noise), Thought capture, Lock screen timer (Live Activity), Apple Watch integration, Three-pool task organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orli Plus - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Orli Plus - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Orli Plus - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gentle Timer free?

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

### Is Orli free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gentle Timer or Orli?

Orli is rated higher. Gentle Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 361 ratings, while Orli averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gentle Timer or Orli have ads?

Neither Gentle Timer nor Orli shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gentle Timer or Orli?

Gentle Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Orli every 4 days. Most recently, Gentle Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Orli on September 17, 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.*