Comparison

TickTid vs FocusFlip Focus Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

FocusFlip Focus Timer

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FocusFlip is a powerful focus timer designed to help you achieve deep work and boost productivity. Based on the proven Pomodoro Technique, FocusFlip helps you break work into focused intervals separated by short breaks, keeping your mind fresh and engaged throughout the day. Key Features: β€’ Customizable Focus Sessions β€” Set your ideal work duration, from 5 to 60 minutes β€’ Smart Break Reminders β€” Automatic notifications when it's time to rest and recharge β€’ Session Tracking β€” Monitor your daily focus time and build productive habits β€’ Clean, Minimal Interface β€” Distraction-free design keeps you focused on what matters β€’ Background Timer β€” Keep working while the timer runs in the background Whether you're studying, working on a project, or training for a marathon, FocusFlip adapts to your workflow and helps you maintain peak performance. Start each session with intention, flip to focus, and accomplish more every day. Perfect for students, professionals, developers, writers, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

TickTid4 screens
FocusFlip Focus Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

TickTid and FocusFlip Focus Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FocusFlip Focus Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TickTid versus FocusFlip Focus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickTidFocusFlip Focus Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size78 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKUIJUN BUDustin Ober

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TickTid

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual$4.991 Year
1 purchases

FocusFlip Focus Timer

One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99

Questions

Is TickTid free?
TickTid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFlip Focus Timer free?
FocusFlip Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TickTid or FocusFlip Focus Timer have ads?
Neither TickTid nor FocusFlip Focus Timer shows ads.

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