Comparison

Timefall vs Orru

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

Head to head
About

Timefall

This app transforms focus sessions into a calming, kinetic experience using a physics engine to visualize time as falling spheres. It helps reduce anxiety and maintain deep work by replacing stressful countdowns with a tangible, visual representation of time. Ideal for visual thinkers and those with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Visual timer with real physics engine
  • Dynamic Island and Live Activities integration
  • Apple Health sync for Mindful Minutes
  • Hybrid AlarmKit for reliable alarms
  • Customizable focus and break intervals
  • Minimalist and non-distracting interface
Features
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Numbers cause anxiety. Watching a clock count down kills your flow. Timefall transforms your focus sessions into a calming, kinetic experience. Feel time physically through falling spheres driven by a real physics engine. THE SCIENCE OF VISUAL FOCUS According to Attention Restoration Theory (ART), observing gentle, predictable motion—like flowing water or falling sand—triggers "Soft Fascination." Timefall’s physics engine mimics this natural phenomenon. By replacing stressful ticking numbers with smooth kinetic physics, your brain avoids the anxiety of a countdown and maintains a state of deep work longer. DEEP APPLE ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION • Dynamic Island & Live Activities: Your focus progress is always visible without unlocking your phone. • Apple Health Sync: Automatically log your sessions as "Mindful Minutes" to close your daily rings. • Hybrid AlarmKit System: Enterprise-grade reliability. Your break alarm will ring exactly on time, every time. BUILT FOR ADHD & VISUAL THINKERS • Cures "Time Blindness" by making time a physical volume you can see. • Eliminates the stress of standard rigid timers. • Tangible progress feedback keeps the dopamine flowing. • Visual timer with real physics. Each second becomes a falling ball you can see and feel. • Pomodoro for deep work. Custom focus & break intervals with full-screen, reliable alarms. WHY TIMEFALL - Reduce anxiety by seeing time flow naturally, not just counting down. - Ideal for visual thinkers and those who find standard timers stressful. - Turn focus into a tangible, satisfying process. PERFECT FOR - Pomodoro technique & Deep Work - ADHD / Neurodivergent minds needing visual cues - Studying & Exam prep - Meditation & Mindfulness practice - Interval training MINIMALIST DESIGN Beautiful interface that doesn't distract. Just you and your time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your session history and analytics stay on your device. Purchase history may be processed to manage subscriptions and restores. No tracking. SUPPORT: support@iliausatov.com Terms of Use: https://apps.iliausatov.com/timefall/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://apps.iliausatov.com/timefall/privacy-policy.html

About

Orru

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Orru is a minimal, powerful time tracker built around a single gesture: tap to start, hold to stop. Rotate the dial to fine-tune your time — add or subtract minutes instantly. TRACK WITH ZERO FRICTION Name your task, pick a category, and go. Pause and resume anytime. Rotate the dial to adjust on the fly. Your sessions are saved automatically. SET GOALS & BUILD STREAKS Set a daily tracking goal and watch your progress fill a visual ring. Stay consistent and build day-after-day streaks to stay motivated. SEE WHERE YOUR TIME GOES Weekly breakdowns show how your time is distributed across categories. Tap any day or category to drill down. Compare this week to last week at a glance. TRACK BILLABLE HOURS Set hourly rates per category and Orru calculates your earnings automatically. See paid vs. unpaid time and monitor your income week over week. SEARCH & EDIT YOUR HISTORY Every session is stored and searchable. Group by category, edit names or times, and swipe to delete. Your complete history, always at hand. EXPORT DETAILED REPORTS Pick any date range and export a spreadsheet-ready CSV in one tap. Perfect for invoicing, timesheets, or personal analysis. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts, no subscriptions. Your data is stored on your device and synced through your personal iCloud. Orru collects nothing. • One-time purchase — no subscriptions • iCloud sync across your devices • No account required • Dark mode support • Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Timefall at 2 against Orru's —. On price, 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. Timefall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Orru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timefall versus Orru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimefallOrru
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlia UsatovMaged El Sadek

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timefall

Subscriptions2
  • Timefall Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Timefall Pro Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timefall Pro Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

Orru

One-time1
  • Orru Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Timefall free?
Timefall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orru free?
Orru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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