Comparison

RetroStack vs Ticking

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

Head to head
About

RetroStack

Features
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RetroStack is a modern, collaborative board application designed for teams to conduct effective retrospectives, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative planning. Built with a focus on real-time collaboration and user experience, RetroStack transforms the way teams reflect and plan together. Key Features: • Real-Time Collaboration – Work together with your team in real-time with instant updates • Multiple Board Templates – Choose from Classic Retrospective, Star Fish, Six Thinking Hats, Pros & Cons, and more • Sticky Notes & Voting – Add colorful sticky notes and vote on ideas with customizable voting limits • AI-Powered Analysis – Get intelligent insights and sentiment analysis from your retrospectives (FREE BETA) • Cross-Platform Support – Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers • Flexible Authentication – Sign in with Apple, Google, email, or use anonymously • Easy Sharing – Share boards with team members via secure links or access codes • Export & Import – Save your boards as PDF or JSON files for documentation and backup Team Collaboration: • Anonymous participation for honest feedback • Configurable voting systems (1-10 votes per section) • Real-time updates across all connected devices • Responsive design that works on any screen size • Secure board sharing with expiring access tokens • Board history tracking for easy access to previous sessions AI-Powered Insights: • Team sentiment analysis to understand team mood and dynamics • Automatic action item generation from retrospective feedback • Meeting summaries and key theme identification • Trend analysis across multiple retrospectives • Emotion distribution analysis for team health monitoring Professional Features: • Multiple board templates for different meeting types • Customizable sections (2-6 sections per board) • Advanced export options (PDF with visual layouts, JSON for data) • Import existing boards from JSON files • Board settings and access control • Local storage for offline access to your boards Perfect for: • Agile teams conducting sprint retrospectives • Remote teams needing collaborative planning tools • Brainstorming sessions and ideation workshops • Decision-making meetings with pros/cons analysis • Team building and feedback sessions • Project post-mortems and lessons learned Security & Privacy: • Secure authentication with Firebase • Data encryption in transit and at rest • Anonymous usage option for privacy-conscious teams • GDPR compliant data handling • Local data storage with cloud sync • Secure board sharing with access control RetroStack combines the simplicity of sticky note boards with the power of modern collaboration technology. Whether you're running sprint retrospectives, brainstorming new ideas, or making team decisions, RetroStack provides the tools you need to collaborate effectively and drive meaningful outcomes. Start your next retrospective with RetroStack and experience the future of team collaboration.

About

Ticking

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications on a set schedule. It introduces increasing delays for breaks, making it harder to interrupt your focused time. The interface is minimal and customizable, designed to stay out of your way.

Highlights
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Progressive friction on breaks
  • Customizable color and icon
  • Minimal, native iOS design
  • Block apps by hours and days
Features
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The clock is Ticking: it's time to focus. Willpower is overrated. Routines work better. Ticking lets you block distracting apps on a schedule: Pick the hours, pick the days, and let the rules do the hard work for you. Need a break? Fine. But every pause makes the next one take longer. First it's 5 seconds. Then 10. Then 30. By the fifth attempt you're staring at a timer wondering if you really need to check social media again. Spoiler: you don't. The app itself stays out of your way. Minimal, native, no visual clutter. Pick a color, pick an icon, and get back to whatever actually matters. Features: - Block apps for specific hours and days - Progressive friction on breaks (they get harder to take) - Clean, native iOS design Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ticking.co/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

RetroStack4 screens
Ticking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroStack at none against Ticking's 4. RetroStack also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). 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. Ticking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. RetroStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RetroStack versus Ticking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroStackTicking
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperClifton HatfieldTicking

In-app purchases

None

RetroStack

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ticking

Subscriptions3
  • Ticking Pro (Weekly)$4.997 Days
  • Ticking Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Ticking Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ticking Pro$79.99

Questions

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

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