# TimeGrow vs Vonode

The clearest difference is rating: TimeGrow at 4.6 against Vonode's 3.7. TimeGrow also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3). Vonode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeGrow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Vonode sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeGrow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

TimeGrow ships an update every 8 days, Vonode every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeGrow | Vonode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timegrow-pomodoro-timer-focus/id6748519522/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vonode/id6792482850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [灿豪 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788767805) | [VONODE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792482852) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeGrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timegrow-pomodoro-timer-focus/id6748519522)

This app helps you build focus and habits by tracking your time in a calming, garden-themed interface. Log study sessions, work blocks, and daily tasks without pressure, and unlock new plants as your recorded time grows.

**Highlights:** One-tap timer for tasks, Log activities by category, Time statistics (daily, weekly, monthly), Goal setting and milestones, Unlock plants as time grows, Gentle habit building tool

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family Sharing) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Vonode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vonode/id6792482850)

This app allows you to manage your personal phone numbers and SIM/eSIM profiles from a server you host. It enables sending and receiving texts, making and answering calls, and monitoring line health. Requires a self-hosted Vonode node and compatible modem.

**Highlights:** Send and receive texts, Make and answer calls, Manage eSIM profiles, Monitor line health, Sender rules for filtering, Wi-Fi Calling support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Vonode Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeGrow free?

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

### Is Vonode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeGrow or Vonode?

TimeGrow is rated higher. TimeGrow averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Vonode averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do TimeGrow or Vonode have ads?

Neither TimeGrow nor Vonode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeGrow or Vonode?

TimeGrow ships an update every 8 days, and Vonode every 3 days. Most recently, TimeGrow was updated on November 5, 2026 and Vonode on November 6, 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.*