Dieter Clock vs Thumb Scroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dieter Clock
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Beautiful minimalism meets powerful timers. Inspired by timeless design principles, Dieter Clock embodies "Less but Better" through thoughtful design and purposeful functionality. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Every element serves a purpose. No clutter, no distractions. Just essential timer and clock functionality wrapped in an elegant, functional design. CORE FEATURES - Analogue Clock Clean, distraction-free time display with smooth hand movements - Pomodoro Timer Customizable work and break sessions with Live Activities on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Countdown Timer Quick presets for common durations with visual progress indicators - Stopwatch Precise time tracking with unlimited duration - Habit Building System Build lasting habits with the Tiny Habits method, identity-based goals, streak tracking, and Apple Calendar integration - Live Activities Real-time Pomodoro timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16.1+) - Apple Watch App Full functionality with haptic feedback and seamless sync - Real-Time Sync Seamless synchronisation across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - Six Beautiful Themes Carefully crafted designs inspired by timeless principles - Custom Notifications Choose your sounds or enjoy silent mode - Screen Wake Control Keep your screen active during timers - 13 Languages Localised experience for global users PERFECT FOR Focus work sessions Study breaks Meditation timing Cooking timers Building daily habits Any task requiring time awareness DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Inspired by Dieter Rams' "Less but Better" principle, Dieter Clock proves that great design isn't about adding more features-it's about perfecting the essentials. No ads. No clutter. Just beautiful, purposeful design. Experience productivity through the lens of timeless design. Download Dieter Clock today. "Less but Better" - Dieter Rams
Thumb Scroll
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Your phone is always right there. One tap and you're back in. Thumb Scroll flips it: do something in real life first, then scroll. Block the apps that steal your time β TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, games, any app you pick β and unlock minutes only after you've earned them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps (and sites) to block 2. Do a real action: make your bed, touch grass, drink water, read a bookβ¦ 3. Snap a photo: AI verifies it and gives you coins 4. Spend coins to unlock minutes on your blocked apps No coins? Apps stay locked. Simple. You don't have to delete your favorite apps. You just have to do something first. WHY IT WORKS (where blocking alone fails) Other apps just say "stop." But your phone is one tap away and you cave. Thumb Scroll gives you a trade instead: a walk for TikTok, a book for Instagram, a glass of water for two minutes of scroll. Your phone comes after life, not instead of it. WHAT'S INSIDE β’ App & website blocking via Apple's Screen Time API β’ Coins earned with real actions, validated by photo + AI (no cheating) β’ 7 daily actions + Object Hunt: find an object with your camera β’ Store: turn coins into minutes β’ 3 difficulty levels (Light, Balanced, Intense) that change the coinsβminutes rate β’ Bedtime & wake schedule + custom time rules (days and time slots) β’ Daily and weekly reports, a 0β100 score, day streaks β’ Your thumb mascot: happy when you unplug, worn out when you scroll too much PRIVATE & SECURE Thumb Scroll uses Apple's Screen Time API: all monitoring and blocking run entirely on your device. Your usage data never leaves your phone. EARLY ACCESS Thumb Scroll is in early access: every feature is available for free, no subscription. Jump in and help us make it better. Less scrolling. More living. Terms of Use: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://thumbscroll-7ac7f.web.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dieter Clock at none against Thumb Scroll's 3. Dieter Clock also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Thumb Scroll's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Thumb Scroll sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Dieter Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dieter Clock ships an update every 3 weeks, Thumb Scroll every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Dieter Clock | Thumb Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oguzhan Bilgin | VITO BICA |
In-app purchases
Dieter Clock
No in-app purchases
Thumb Scroll
- Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
- Annual Pro β Offer$24.991 Year
- Annual Pro3 Days trial$44.991 Year
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