Comparison

Minnow vs FigPace

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

Head to head
About

Minnow

This minimalist app helps you capture key tasks and insights without overwhelming you. It offers a calm space for ideas and focus, with four distinct areas for managing your thoughts and progress. Enjoy a simple, natural experience with quick access and no intrusive reminders.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Four distinct spaces (Now, Morrow, Gone, Flow)
  • Smooth gestures and haptics
  • Widgets for quick access
  • No deadlines or reminders
  • iCloud sync
  • Data export as Markdown
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Minnow: Catch the fish, forget the net. Inspired by Zhuangzi's wisdom, Minnow isn't just a minimalist todo and jot app – it's your partner for a lighter way of living. It helps you capture the essential "fish" (key tasks or insights) and gently forget the "net" (the tool itself). It’s not your typical reminder app, nor a note-hoarding vault. If you, like us: crave focus over constant pings, prefer capturing points & sparks to rigid plans, and have a mind buzzing with ideas needing a calm space... then you might just love Minnow. Four Spaces: • Now: Where today's focus resides; as is Now, flow within. • Morrow: Where future thoughts gather; no thought for the Morrow. • Gone: Where completed things rest; gone, gone, gone beyond. • Flow: Where insights and ideas land; meaning found, words fade. Effortless Experience: • Simple: Clean design, helping you focus. • Natural: Smooth gestures, delightful haptics & sound. • Widgets: Quick access to Now & Flow on the go. • No Nagging: No deadlines, no reminders. Your flow, your rules. Data & Privacy: • iCloud Sync: Safe, seamless sync across your devices. • Private: No sign-up needed. Your data is yours alone. • Export: Export your data as Markdown files anytime, keeping you in control.

About

FigPace

This app helps you manage your time effectively with a simple interface for tracking work and personal projects. It offers features like one-tap start/stop, organization by project, and live activity support to keep you focused and productive.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop timer
  • Organize sessions by project
  • Live Activity support
  • Smart background nudges
  • Export reports (Pro)
Features
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Set your pace with FigPace — the fast, clean way to stay on top of your time. Whether you’re studying, freelancing, babysitting, or running your side hustle, FigPace helps you start the clock, stay focused, and make every minute count. • One-Tap Start/Stop – Kick off or end your timer from anywhere in the app. • Organize by Project – Group your sessions to keep work and life sorted. • Live Activity Support – See your active pace right from your Lock Screen. • Smart Background Nudges – Get a heads-up if you forget to stop the clock — no server needed. • Export Reports (Pro) – Send clean CSVs by email for school, work, or taxes. FigPace is built for focus with a personal vibe that works for both casual tracking and pro use. Track more. Waste less. Set your pace. Download FigPace now and take control of your time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shadowdog.ai/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Minnow4 screens
FigPace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minnow at every 4 days against FigPace's fortnightly. Minnow also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Minnow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FigPace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Minnow against 5.0 for FigPace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minnow ships an update every 4 days, FigPace fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minnow versus FigPace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinnowFigPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer统伟 陈Shadow Dog Software LLC

Customer experience

Minnow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FigPace

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Minnow

One-time3
  • Supreme Good Like Water$1.99
  • Heart of a Newborn$2.99
  • Heaven and Earth Endure$3.99
3 purchases

FigPace

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Export and Share$0.99

Questions

Is Minnow free?
Minnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FigPace free?
FigPace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minnow or FigPace?
Minnow and FigPace are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Minnow or FigPace have ads?
Neither Minnow nor FigPace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minnow or FigPace?
Minnow ships an update every 4 days, and FigPace fortnightly. Most recently, Minnow was updated on October 24, 2026 and FigPace on October 24, 2026.

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