Comparison

Tempo vs Reset Room

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multiple visualization options
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Works offline
  • No account setup
  • Reliable background operation
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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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 — the stretch you keep meaning to use • YEAR — the one nobody shows you The longer scales run live against the real calendar. Open Tempo in August 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 HOME SCREEN An Apple Watch app and home screen widgets keep the current scale visible without unlocking anything — so checking the time stops becoming the distraction. BUILT TO STAY QUIET • No account, no sign-up, no email • Every timer works offline — no connection required • 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 to use, including the Dandelion and Dots visualizations and every scale from MINUTE through YEAR. A one-time Pro purchase adds the Eclipse, Ember, Sand, Snowman, and Thunderstorm visualizations and the SEASON scale. No subscription, ever.

About

Reset Room

Features
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When a messy room feels too big to start, Reset Room gives you one small move at a time. Choose a room, choose how much energy you have, and begin a guided 5, 10, 15, or 25 minute reset. Each step is short, specific, and designed to reduce overwhelm without turning your home into another source of pressure. WHY RESET ROOM - Start instantly with a clear first action - Pick from kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, workspace, and entryway resets - Match the task order to low, steady, or ready-to-move energy - Use a simple visual timer that keeps one task on screen - Skip any step without losing momentum - See your completed moves and weekly rhythm - Add custom tasks that fit the way your home actually works - Set an optional daily reminder Use it as a simple tidy planner for housework: organize one space, follow a light chores schedule, and build habits through short routines instead of an overwhelming list. BUILT FOR REAL-LIFE ENERGY Reset Room is useful for anyone who struggles with clutter, chores, focus, motivation, or getting started. The app uses gentle structure that can be especially helpful for ADHD-style executive function friction. It is a practical home organizer, not a medical treatment or diagnostic tool. PRIVATE BY DESIGN There is no account, no advertising, and no analytics SDK. Your room choices, custom tasks, and progress stay on your device. FREE TO BEGIN Use three guided five-minute resets each week for free. Reset Room Plus adds unlimited sessions, longer timers, custom room moves, and complete progress trends. Reset Room Plus is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://pureinsight.co/apps/reset-room/terms Privacy Policy: https://pureinsight.co/apps/reset-room/privacy

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Reset Room4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Tempo at 3 against Reset Room's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reset Room sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tempo versus Reset Room: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoReset Room
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoundry24 LLCPURE INSIGHT TECHNOLOGY LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tempo

One-time1
  • Tempo Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Reset Room

Subscriptions2
  • Reset Room Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Reset Room Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reset Room free?
Reset Room is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tempo or Reset Room have ads?
Neither Tempo nor Reset Room shows ads.

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