Comparison

Chromeo vs Quiet IQ

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

Head to head
About

Chromeo

Features
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Chromeo is a visual Pomodoro timer built for creative work. Instead of only watching numbers count down, you see time unfold visually. A spiral closes.
 A ring fills.
 A maze resolves.
 A cube shifts. You observe time passing. Time is set through touch.
Haptic feedback makes adjustments feel physical and precise.
You can edit the timer even while it is running. Sessions are meant to adapt to your workflow, not lock you into it. Chromeo is fast to use.
Open, set, start. No setup screens, no friction. It works well for: • Deep creative work
 • Writing, design, development
 • Study sessions
 • Time blocking
 • ADHD and neurodivergent users
 • Anyone who prefers to feel time instead of reading it Different tasks can have different visual styles.
Focus can look different depending on what you are doing. Designed for the Senses • Beautiful 3D parallax visuals
 • Minimal, clean UI
 • Fast and reliable performance
 • Haptic precision control By using this app, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quiet IQ

A visually intuitive timer designed to enhance focus for individuals with ADHD. It offers customizable countdowns and count-ups with clear alerts, making time management simpler and less overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown and count-up timer
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and styles
  • Saved timers for recurring tasks
  • Sound, haptic, and visual end alerts
  • Minimalist and calming design
  • Touch-friendly controls
Features
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A timer that helps you focus without adding more friction. ADHD Focus Timer is a modern visual timer for iPhone and iPad designed to make timing feel simpler, clearer, and easier to stick with. Set a timer fast, count up or count down, customize the look, save favorites, and get clear end alerts that are easy to notice. Features: • Count down and count up • Large visual timer display • Touch-friendly controls • Saved timers for repeat tasks • Custom colors, fonts, and styles • Sound, haptics, and visual end alerts • Minimal design built to feel calm and clear Great for: • Focus sessions • Homework and studying • Work blocks • Daily routines • Breaks and transitions • Cleaning, reading, workouts, and more Designed to feel: • Fast to start • Easy to read • Simple to customize • Clear when time is up • Helpful without being overwhelming If you want a visual focus timer that feels modern, flexible, and easy to use, ADHD Focus Timer is ready when you are.

Screenshots

Chromeo4 screens
Quiet IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chromeo at every 2 days against Quiet IQ's every 11 days. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chromeo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Quiet IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, Quiet IQ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Chromeo versus Quiet IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromeoQuiet IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeemu LehtoForgio Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromeo

One-time2
  • Chromeo Pro -50%$1.99
  • Chromeo Pro$3.99
3 purchases

Quiet IQ

Subscriptions1
  • Quiet IQ Premium Annual$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Chromeo free?
Chromeo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet IQ free?
Quiet IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chromeo or Quiet IQ have ads?
Neither Chromeo nor Quiet IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromeo or Quiet IQ?
Chromeo ships an update every 2 days, and Quiet IQ every 11 days. Most recently, Chromeo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Quiet IQ on October 5, 2026.

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