Comparison

TickTid vs Focus Dots

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

Head to head
About

TickTid

Features
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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/

About

Focus Dots

Features
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Focus Dots is a simple focus timer. Set a duration. Press start. Focus on one thing. There are no streaks to maintain. No productivity analytics. No pressure to optimize yourself. Finish a session and earn a dot. Over time, those dots become quiet records of the moments you chose to focus. Use it for study sessions, deep work, reading, writing, or any task that needs your full attention. Whether you’re working, studying, or just trying to stay distraction-free, Focus Dots helps you stay present.  I built this because I kept getting distracted by focus tools that tried to do too much. This one does less.

Screenshots

TickTid4 screens
Focus Dots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Focus Dots at none against TickTid's 2. TickTid's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Focus Dots asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TickTid ships an update every 3 days, Focus Dots every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TickTid versus Focus Dots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickTidFocus Dots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKUIJUN BUDAVID SZELL

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TickTid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year
None

Focus Dots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TickTid free?
TickTid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focus Dots free?
Focus Dots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TickTid or Focus Dots have ads?
Neither TickTid nor Focus Dots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TickTid or Focus Dots?
TickTid ships an update every 3 days, and Focus Dots every 8 days. Most recently, TickTid was updated on October 28, 2026 and Focus Dots on October 31, 2026.

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