Comparison

Ritua vs Timely Timer

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

Head to head
About

Ritua

This app helps you build better habits by locking distracting applications until you complete your daily routines. It automates discipline, allowing you to focus on your goals and reduce screen time without relying on willpower.

Highlights
  • Goal-based daily routines
  • App blocking on routine completion
  • Streak tracking for consistency
  • Focus Score for daily progress
  • AI-generated tasks
  • iCloud sync
  • Widgets for visibility
Features
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Your distracting apps are locked until you complete your routines. No scrolling until you complete your morning routine. No distractions until you complete your workout routine. No bed time distractions until you complete your evening routine. No willpower required. No negotiating with yourself. Just a system that works. The result? Your mornings change. Your output rises. Your goals stop feeling distant. You stop scrolling and start building — a new habit, a new standard, a new version of yourself. Discipline, automated. Features: — Goal-based daily routines — morning, afternoon and evening — App blocking that unlocks on routine completion — Streaks to keep you consistent — Focus Score that grows every day you show up — Task library and AI-generated tasks tied to your goals — iCloud sync across your devices — Widgets to keep your routine visible all day Set Goals. Focus. Unlock Apps. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timely Timer

Features
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: • Multi-step timer templates • Quick timers and reusable routines • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Clear running, paused, and active session states • Sign in with Apple for secure account access

Screenshots

Ritua4 screens
Timely Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely Timer at every 2 days against Ritua's every 11 days. Timely Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ritua sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ritua ships an update every 11 days, Timely Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ritua versus Timely Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRituaTimely Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiam GillespieTuan Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ritua

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Timely Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timely Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Ritua free?
Ritua is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timely Timer free?
Timely Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ritua or Timely Timer have ads?
Neither Ritua nor Timely Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ritua or Timely Timer?
Ritua ships an update every 11 days, and Timely Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Ritua was updated on October 30, 2026 and Timely Timer on November 9, 2026.

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