TickTid vs Anchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TickTid
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TickTid is a minimalist, elegant timer built for sustained focus. A clean interface and subtle cues make every countdown purer and more efficient. Whether you’re a student, professional, or freelancer, TickTid helps you find rhythm, manage your time, and increase productivity. One‑tap focus: ready‑to‑use Pomodoro and break lengths; fully customizable. Presets: create timers for reading, writing, coding, and revision; switch instantly. Gentle cues: curated sounds and haptics (optional) with clear start/end signals. Thoughtful themes: system light/dark and more; calm, distraction‑free design. Offline & private: no account required; data stays on device, reliable by design. Cross‑device experience: seamless on phone, tablet, and desktop. Perfect for: Study sessions (memorization, problem sets, review) and exam prep Deep work (writing, programming, design, documentation) Personal growth (reading, meditation, habit building) Meetings, talks, task countdowns, and short sprints Grounded in the Pomodoro technique, TickTid helps you stay focused in controllable time blocks, practice effective time management, and steadily improve productivity. As a dependable focus timer and study timer, its clear countdown makes progress visible so your attention stays on what matters. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Anchor
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Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? • No willpower required — flip and forget • No apps to block, no settings to configure • Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete • Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) • Unlock sessions up to 4 hours • Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions • No subscription — pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.
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Verdict
TickTid and Anchor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TickTid | Anchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KUIJUN BU | Yagız UGURVEREN |
In-app purchases
TickTid
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$4.991 Year
Anchor
- Anchor Pro$4.99









