Comparison

TickBoom vs Unstuck

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

Head to head
About

TickBoom

Features
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TickBoom turns your goals into real commitments instead of vague intentions. Set a goal, choose a duration, start the countdown, and work until the timer hits zero. At the end, you face a simple outcome: success or failure. Less procrastination. More action. A lot more things actually finished. Unlike a basic to‑do list or a standard timer, TickBoom adds urgency, accountability, and momentum. You are not just listing tasks – you are committing to them in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH TICKBOOM: – Create time‑bound goals and commitments instead of endless lists – Track active time and real progress, session after session – Build daily streaks and monitor your success rate over time – Break down bigger goals into clear, manageable subtasks – Use Strict Mode to stay locked in until the countdown ends – Keep focus sessions live on your Lock Screen with Live Activities – Personalize the app with multiple visual themes that match your mood WHY THIS WORKS: Most productivity apps stop at planning. You write tasks, you feel productive… and then nothing moves. TickBoom pushes you one step further: it forces a decision. Did you actually do what you said you would do during that time block – yes or no? That simple success/failure loop is what builds momentum. Each finished session gives you a win. Each missed one is a signal you can see, measure, and improve. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO STRUGGLE TO START AND FINISH: TickBoom is especially powerful if you: – Procrastinate on important but uncomfortable tasks – Open your laptop and drift between apps without real progress – Start many things but rarely bring them to the finish line – Feel overwhelmed by big goals and don’t know where to begin By turning every session into a commitment with a visible result, TickBoom helps you start faster, stay focused longer, and finish more often. PERFECT FOR: – Deep work sessions where you want zero excuses – Studying and revision blocks with a clear start and end – Work sprints for remote workers and freelancers – ADHD-friendly timeboxing with structure and feedback – Anyone tired of β€œsoft” timers that are easy to ignore HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF TICKBOOM 1. Pick one concrete task, not a vague project. 2. Set a countdown that feels challenging but realistic. 3. Turn on Strict Mode when you really need to commit. 4. At the end, be honest: success or failure. 5. Use streaks and stats to see your real follow‑through improve. Over time, you will not just β€œplan better” – you will build a stronger identity: someone who finishes what they start. Download TickBoom and turn your goals into real commitments, one focused session at a time. We continue to develop new features for TickBoom. Your feedback is valuable, so please feel free to send us an email to help us improve: support@tickboom.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://windy-windflower-9a5.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-269a1994955d80968e25f2ac4f4986e0?source=copy_link

About

Unstuck

Features
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Some days the hardest part isn't doing the task β€” it's choosing which one to start. So nothing gets started. Unstuck removes the decision. Dump every task you've been avoiding into one list, tap "Pick one for me," and the app randomly locks you into a single task with a calm, full-screen 2-minute countdown. That's it. One task. Two minutes. No deciding. Two minutes feels small enough to begin β€” and beginning is the whole game. Tap Done when you start, or Skip to reshuffle. No streaks to break, no guilt, no nagging. Built for ADHD, executive-function challenges, and plain decision fatigue. β€’ Brain-dump your avoided tasks in seconds β€’ "Pick one for me" randomizer kills decision paralysis β€’ Distraction-free 2-minute countdown to make starting trivial β€’ Done / Skip β€” Skip re-picks and leaves the current task for later β€’ "Got a minute?" or "got energy?" β€” pick a task that fits how you feel right now β€’ Label the kinds of task you avoid β€” and see which kind keeps waiting β€’ Momentum stats show how many tasks you've actually completed β€’ Recurring tasks for the things that pile up β€’ One gentle daily nudge at a time you choose β€” quiet on days you've already started β€’ 100% on your phone β€” no account, no login, no cloud, nothing tracked Free to use with up to 25 tasks, one recurring task, three "pick a task that fits" picks, two labels, this week's momentum count, and the daily nudge. Unlock Pro once β€” a single purchase, no subscription β€” for unlimited tasks, unlimited recurring tasks, unlimited fitted picks, up to six labels, and the full momentum grid with streaks and all-time totals. Stop staring at the list. Tap once and start. Privacy Policy: https://maciejplaneta.github.io/privacy-policies/unstuck/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TickBoom4 screens
Unstuck4 screens

Verdict

The call

TickBoom and Unstuck are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TickBoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unstuck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickBoom ships an update every 3 weeks, Unstuck monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TickBoom versus Unstuck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickBoomUnstuck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB57 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNjelison RazafindrakotoMaciej Planeta

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TickBoom

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Subscription$79.99
3 purchases

Unstuck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annually3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TickBoom free?
TickBoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unstuck free?
Unstuck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TickBoom or Unstuck have ads?
Neither TickBoom nor Unstuck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickBoom or Unstuck?
TickBoom ships an update every 3 weeks, and Unstuck monthly. Most recently, TickBoom was updated on October 7, 2026 and Unstuck on October 22, 2026.

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