# Tilt vs Ember

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tilt at none against Ember's 1. Ember's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ember sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tilt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tilt against 5.0 for Ember. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tilt | Ember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilt-focus-timer-and-clock/id6756427326/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荩尧 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859653487) | [Embercore LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867647032) |

## What reviewers say

### Tilt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tilt-focus-timer-and-clock/id6756427326)

A minimalist timer app offering a classic Pomodoro timer, full-screen clock, and quick countdowns. It supports light and dark modes for a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Pomodoro Timer, Full-screen Clock, Quick Countdown, Event Countdown, Light & Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-minimalistic-focus/id6757570126)

This app helps you reclaim your attention with a unique visual ritual. Instead of a standard countdown, it uses animated themes that evolve as you focus, providing a calming anchor to prevent distractions. It tracks your progress and offers a minimalist interface designed for deep work.

**Highlights:** Living Visuals with animated themes, Intentional 'Press to Ignite' start, Zen Mode with auto-hiding interface, Calendar heatmap for focus tracking, Unlockable exclusive visual themes, OLED optimized dark aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ember Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tilt free?

Tilt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ember free?

Ember is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tilt or Ember?

Tilt and Ember are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Tilt or Ember have ads?

Neither Tilt nor Ember shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*