TickBoom vs Dayfly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TickBoom
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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 toβdo list or a standard timer, TickBoom adds urgency, accountability, and momentum. You are not just listing tasks β you are committing to them in real time. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH TICKBOOM: β Create timeβbound goals and commitments instead of endless lists β Track active time and real progress, session after session β Build daily streaks and monitor your success rate over time β Break down bigger goals into clear, manageable subtasks β Use Strict Mode to stay locked in until the countdown ends β Keep focus sessions live on your Lock Screen with Live Activities β 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 productiveβ¦ 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 β 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: β Procrastinate on important but uncomfortable tasks β Open your laptop and drift between apps without real progress β Start many things but rarely bring them to the finish line β Feel overwhelmed by big goals and donβt 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: β Deep work sessions where you want zero excuses β Studying and revision blocks with a clear start and end β Work sprints for remote workers and freelancers β ADHD-friendly timeboxing with structure and feedback β Anyone tired of βsoftβ 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 followβthrough improve. Over time, you will not just βplan betterβ β 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
Dayfly
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Dayfly is for notes you only need for a little while. Notes quietly disappear after 24 hours by default. Parking spots, Wi-Fi passwords, locker numbers, today-only reminders β jot it down and forget about it. Dayfly cleans up after itself. Attach photos and videos too. That whiteboard, a receipt, a photo you only took to ask an AI about β capture it and share it straight from Dayfly. Dayfly-managed attachments are removed when an expired note is cleaned up. Photo-library originals and shared copies remain. Want to keep something? One star makes a note permanent. β’ No account, no sign-up β open and write β’ Stored on your device, with no account or cloud sync β’ No ads, no tracking β’ Minimal design, dark by default Dayfly Pro (lifetime Β· one-time purchase): β’ Multiple photos + video attachments (free: one photo per note) β’ Per-note expiry β from 1 hour to 7 days, or forever β’ Lock Screen widget with your latest note and time left β’ Action Button & Siri quick capture (Control Center capture is free) β’ Notes fade out as they near expiry β’ Extra themes Not a subscription. Buy once, yours for life. Expired notes are hidden; stored data is cleaned up when the app is active. Device backups may include notes and attachments. Shared copies and originals in your photo library are not deleted when a Dayfly note expires.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TickBoom at 15.1 against Dayfly's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. TickBoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dayfly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TickBoom ships an update every 3 weeks, Dayfly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TickBoom | Dayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Njelison Razafindrakoto | Yohan Gwak |
In-app purchases
TickBoom
- Premium Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime Subscription$79.99
Dayfly
- Mayfly Pro$3.99









