# CandyMind vs Duse

The clearest difference is rating: CandyMind at 5.0 against Duse's 4.6. CandyMind also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and device support (3 vs 1). Duse's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CandyMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Duse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CandyMind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Duse has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CandyMind's written reviews are positive against 89% of Duse's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CandyMind | Duse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candymind-pomodoro-timer/id6740718060/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duse-habit-tracker/id6742254716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 124 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [轶 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789562919) | [Andy Arevalo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853674132) |

## What reviewers say

### CandyMind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candymind-pomodoro-timer/id6740718060)

This app helps you boost personal efficiency and self-discipline with modular time management tools. It tracks focus sessions, provides data visualization, and offers a unique focus evaluation system to refine your habits.

**Highlights:** Multiple timing modes (Countdown, Count-up, Pomodoro), Modular timer templates with custom properties, Focus evaluation system with feedback loop, Smart project organization and classification, Multi-level data visualization (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Theme level system for progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


### Duse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duse-habit-tracker/id6742254716)

This app helps you build lasting habits and achieve your goals with a simple, customizable interface. Track good and bad habits with flexible frequencies, set personalized goals, and receive powerful reminders. Visualize your progress with insightful statistics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Track good and bad habits, Flexible tracking frequencies (daily, weekly, monthly), Customizable goals and units, Multiple customizable reminders, Insightful statistics and progress visualization, Home and lock screen widgets, Achievements and notes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium (7-Day Trial) | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CandyMind free?

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

### Is Duse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CandyMind or Duse?

CandyMind is rated higher. CandyMind averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Duse averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do CandyMind or Duse have ads?

Neither CandyMind nor Duse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CandyMind or Duse?

CandyMind ships an update fortnightly, and Duse fortnightly. Most recently, CandyMind was updated on October 24, 2026 and Duse on October 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.*