TickTid vs Task Bowl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 youβre a student, professional, or freelancer, TickTid helps you find rhythm, manage your time, and increase productivity. Oneβtap focus: readyβtoβuse 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, distractionβfree design. Offline & private: no account required; data stays on device, reliable by design. Crossβdevice 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/
Task Bowl
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Task Bowl is a simple, low-pressure task picker for moments when choosing what to do next feels harder than the task itself. Add your tiny tasks to the bowl, tap Pick One, and let Task Bowl choose one next step for you. It works like a digital task jar: throw tasks in, pull one out, do it, or toss it back if your brain says βnot that one.β No complicated planner. No streak pressure. No productivity guilt. No giant to-do list staring at you. Task Bowl is helpful for: - choosing one tiny task - chores and quick resets - decision fatigue - task overwhelm - ADHD-style task paralysis - people who hate normal to-do lists What you can do: - Add small tasks to your bowl - Randomly pick one task - Mark it done or toss it back - Use Daily Tasks for same-day momentum - Reset and restart whenever you need Task Bowl is not a full productivity system. It is a tiny task picker for getting unstuck.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Bowl at none against TickTid's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TickTid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Task Bowl asks for nothing beyond the download.
TickTid ships an update every 3 days, Task Bowl every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TickTid | Task Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KUIJUN BU | ZACHARY ALLEN JOB |
In-app purchases
TickTid
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual$4.991 Year
Task Bowl
No in-app purchases









