Tempo vs Timeplus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempo
This app transforms countdown timers into clear visual progress indicators, helping you stay focused on tasks like work, study, or cooking. It offers multiple visualization options and a distraction-free interface, working reliably offline without requiring an account.
- Multiple visualization options
- Clean, distraction-free interface
- Works offline
- No account setup
- Reliable background operation
- Privacy-focused
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If you have ever looked up and lost an hour, you do not need another number counting down. You need to see time move. Tempo turns time into something you can watch. A dandelion loses its seeds. An eclipse closes over. A snowman gives in to the sun. Glance at your phone from across the room and you know how much is left — no reading, no math. BUILT FOR TIME BLINDNESS Numbers are abstract. If your brain does not track elapsed time on its own, "20 minutes" means nothing until it is already gone. Tempo makes time spatial instead, so you feel it draining rather than having to calculate it. FROM ONE MINUTE TO ONE YEAR Most timers stop at an hour. Tempo has six scales: • MINUTE — a focus sprint or a short break • HOUR — the meeting, the work block • DAY — how much of today is actually left • MONTH — the deadline that still feels far away • SEASON (Pro) — the three months you keep meaning to use • YEAR — the one nobody shows you The longer scales run live against the real calendar. Open Tempo in October and the year is already most of the way gone. That is not a gimmick — for anyone who loses whole weeks, seeing it is the point. SEVEN VISUALIZATIONS Dandelion, Dots, Eclipse, Ember, Sand, Snowman, and Thunderstorm. Pick the one your brain actually reads, and set it as your default. ON YOUR WRIST AND LOCK SCREEN An Apple Watch app and Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets keep your current scale in view without opening anything — so checking the time stops being the distraction. BUILT TO STAY QUIET • No account, no sign-up, no email • Works entirely offline • No streaks, no badges, no guilt mechanics • No ads, ever Tempo will not fix your relationship with time. It just makes time visible, so the hours stop disappearing without warning. Free: the Dots visualization and five of the six scales — MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, MONTH, and YEAR. A one-time Pro purchase adds Dandelion, Eclipse, Ember, Sand, Snowman, Thunderstorm, and the SEASON scale. No subscription.
Timeplus
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Whether you’re studying, working, or building habits, Timeplus gives you the tools and motivation to stay consistent. Key Features Smart Time Tracking – See exactly how much time you spend on different tasks. Focus Timer – Use customizable focus sessions (Pomodoro or your own flow). Daily Progress Insights – Visualize how much time you’ve achieved today. Challenge Your Friends – Invite friends to challenges and compete for streaks, consistency, and top scores. Stay Motivated – Earn progress milestones, track streaks, and push each other to succeed. Clean & Simple Design – Minimal interface that keeps distractions away. Privacy First – Your data is safe, and you can request account deletion anytime. Why Choose Timeplus? Unlike regular time tracking apps, Timeplus adds a fun and competitive twist. Challenge friends, stay accountable, and push each other to achieve more. Productivity doesn’t have to be boring — with Timeplus, you can turn time management into a shared experience. Perfect for: Students who want to study with friends and compare progress Professionals who want to track work hours and stay accountable Teams and groups building consistency together Start using Timeplus today and see how much more you can achieve — together. Anyone who wants to stay productive and have fun while doing it Note: Timeplus Requires a subscription to use Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Timeplus at every 3 days against Tempo's fortnightly. Timeplus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timeplus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tempo ships an update fortnightly, Timeplus every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Tempo | Timeplus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Foundry24 LLC | David Mugalla |
In-app purchases
Tempo
- Tempo Pro$4.99
Timeplus
- Weekly$3.997 Days
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly1 Year trial$34.991 Year









