Comparison

Timefall vs Houra

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

Houra

Features
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Your life, beautifully tracked. Houra is a calm, focused way to see where your time really goes — and to spend more of it on what matters. Start a timer for any activity, set daily goals, and watch your progress unfold over weeks and months. No clutter. No guilt. No ads. Just a clear picture of how you actually spend your days. WHY HOURA - One tap to start. Track study, work, reading, training, or anything else — instantly. - Set goals that stick. Define daily targets once and let them repeat, so you always know what "a good day" looks like. - See your story. Beautiful heat maps, trends, and weekly recaps turn your time into insight — like a yearly wrap-up for your real life. - Stay in flow. A live timer on your Lock Screen keeps your session one glance away. - Never lose track. Get a gentle reminder if you leave a timer running. BUILT FOR CONSISTENCY Most trackers get abandoned after a week because logging feels like work. Houra keeps it effortless: start, stop, done. The less friction, the more you'll actually use it — and the more honest your data becomes. DESIGNED TO BE OPENED EVERY DAY A clean, dark interface that feels premium and gets out of your way. No noise, no overwhelm — just you and your time. Whether you're building a study routine, training habit, or simply trying to be more intentional with your days, Houra helps you turn small daily efforts into a long-term story you're proud of. Download Houra and start tracking the time of your life.

Screenshots

Timefall4 screens
Houra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Houra at none against Timefall's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timefall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Houra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timefall versus Houra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimefallHoura
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlia UsatovATAKAN CICEK

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
None

Houra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timefall free?
Timefall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Houra free?
Houra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timefall or Houra have ads?
Neither Timefall nor Houra shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timefall or Houra?
Timefall ships an update every 10 days, and Houra every 10 days. Most recently, Timefall was updated on October 13, 2026 and Houra on October 10, 2026.

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