TickTid vs Pupmeter
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/
Pupmeter
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Choose which apps and websites to block, set smart schedules, and watch your cute avatar slowly feels sad the longer you scroll. That gentle visual nudge makes it easier to put the phone down. Users save up to 2 hours a day, feel less distracted, sleep better, and get more done. What you get - Instant blocking for distracting apps and websites - Focus timers for deep work and Pomodoro sessions - Smart schedules for mornings, bedtime, and meetings - Mindful breaks to reset without guilt - Clear insights that quickly reveal your biggest DoomScrolling apps Private & Secure Pupmeter is built on Apple’s Screen Time API. All monitoring and blocking happen entirely on your device. Your browsing data never leaves your phone. All features require a subscription. Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeter-termscondition/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pupmeterprivacypolicy/home
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Verdict
TickTid and Pupmeter 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 Pupmeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | TickTid | Pupmeter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KUIJUN BU | ARCHIT KAPUR |
In-app purchases
TickTid
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$4.991 Year
Pupmeter
- PupMeter Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- PupMeter Yearly Subcription$24.991 Year
- PupMeter Yearly Subcription$49.991 Year









