Comparison

Lystra vs TickTock

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

Head to head
About

Lystra

Features
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Lystra is your clean, offline-first space to instantly capture thoughts, todos, and ideas—no distractions, no noise. Write down what matters the moment it hits you. Add todos with a single tap, mark them done, or swipe to delete. Pin the most important for quick access. Whether it’s a quick reminder, a task, or a passing thought—you’ll always know where it is. With speech-to-text, you can record ideas hands-free, in any language. It detects what you’re saying and writes it down. Fast. Use customizable widgets to keep your most important list on your Home Screen, always visible, always synced. Lystra is not just a notes app—it’s your organized mind on autopilot. Privacy Policy: https://lystrall-pp.netlify.app/ Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TickTock

Features
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TickTock: Focus Timer & Productivity Tracker Master your time with TickTock—the elegant Pomodoro timer designed for deep work and balanced breaks. Whether you’re studying, working, or creating, turn focus into a rhythm and make every minute meaningful. Why Choose TickTock? • Smart Sessions: Customize work/break intervals (25/5, 50/10, or your own pace) • Focus Analytics: Track daily/weekly progress with visual insights • Minimalist Design: Clean interface with calming colors and smooth animations • Focus Mode: Block distractions with auto Do Not Disturb integration • Task Manager: Build focused to-do lists with session tagging • Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Gentle Reminders: Customizable alerts with soothing sounds More Than Just a Timer TickTock combines proven Pomodoro technique with mindfulness principles. Complete focus sessions to unlock relaxing soundscapes, motivational quotes, and achievement badges—because productivity should feel rewarding. Perfect For: Students preparing for exams Professionals tackling deadlines Creatives seeking flow states Anyone building better habits Download TickTock now and transform how you work, one focused session at a time.

Screenshots

Lystra4 screens
TickTock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TickTock at none against Lystra's 2. TickTock also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Lystra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per 7 days. TickTock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Lystra versus TickTock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLystraTickTock
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele Di PietroFocus On Timetable Schedule Group

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lystra

Subscriptions2
  • All Access$0.397 Days
  • All Access$7.991 Year
None

TickTock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lystra free?
Lystra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickTock free?
TickTock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lystra or TickTock have ads?
Neither Lystra nor TickTock shows ads.

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