Craving Timer vs ChickMark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Craving Timer
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Pause Timer is a simple "emergency brake" between the urge and the habit. The app helps you not ban everything at once, but buy time: postpone the next stick/cigarette/puff, spot patterns, and gradually increase intervals. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap one big button โ the timer starts from your last time. 2. If too soon โ the app shows how long to wait (it factors in how many "chances" you have left today). 3. Before logging, pick a reason: habit, stress, boredom, other, or "don't know." Tips help you switch focus and ride out the peak. WHAT'S INSIDE โข Circular timer โ shows how much time has passed. โข Recommended interval โ gently reminds when to wait a bit longer. โข Daily counter โ limit and "how many left" in clear blocks. โข Weekly chart โ 7-day progress: where control grows, where it dips. โข Craving reasons โ see triggers (stress/boredom/habit) and act on them. โข Tip reminders โ short ideas for what to do instead of autopilot. FOR WHO โ If you want to quit and care about small steps. โ If you use cigarettes, vape, or heated tobacco (sticks) and want to keep the habit under control. โ If you slip on autopilot and want awareness without guilt. PRINCIPLES โข No guilt or pressure: you decide how to use the app. โข No sign-up: everything works right away. โข Privacy: data stays on your device. No accounts or server uploads. WHY A TIMER Cravings come in waves: first "need it now," then it gets easier. The timer shifts focus from "want" to "wait a bit longer." You see numbers, not feelings โ that reduces autopilot. IMPORTANT This app is not a medical device. If you need help with addiction โ seek a specialist.
ChickMark
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ChickMark is a simple habit tracker for routines, goals, and reminders that stays out of your way. Create a habit in seconds, check it off with one tap, and see your progress immediately. Today shows only the habits that are actually due. ChickMark includes: - daily habits, selected weekdays, flexible N-times-per-week goals, and intervals counted from actual completion; - current streak, best streak, completion rate, and calendar history; - neutral Skip days that do not break a streak; - pause and resume without deleting history; - local habit reminders with Complete and Skip actions; - one-time reminders for a specific date and time, separate from habit streaks and statistics; - interactive Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets; - Apple Watch app and complications; - Siri / Shortcuts actions for complete and undo; - Light/Dark Mode, VoiceOver, and Dynamic Type support. ChickMark is local-first: your core habit data stays on your devices. No Arvectum account is required. The idea is simple: useful habit tracking, without the clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChickMark at daily against Craving Timer's every 2 months. Craving Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Craving Timer ships an update every 2 months, ChickMark daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Craving Timer | ChickMark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VALERIIA OREKHOVA | ARVECTUM |
In-app purchases
Craving Timer
No in-app purchases
ChickMark
No in-app purchases









