Comparison

Tempo vs PaperPip

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo is a native focus timer built for the Apple ecosystem. No accounts, no clutterβ€”just clear work and break intervals to help you stay on track. Focus with rhythm Move through focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks with a clean design and a distraction-free interface. Tap the ring to start, pause, or resume. Ready-made presets Choose from proven focus systems: - Classic β€” the standard Pomodoro method (25/5) - 52/17 β€” longer blocks for deep work - Short β€” quick intervals for fast tasks - Create your own presets with custom durations, breaks, and auto-start options. Stay on track without opening the app Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (supported iPhones). The timer keeps running in the background and restores when you return. Feedback when it matters Notifications when each segment ends. Optional sound and haptic feedback when you complete a session or cycle. Built for Apple Native SwiftUI design for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (menu bar). Light and dark mode, accessibility support, and a consistent experience across your devices. Privacy first Your preferences and presets are stored locally on your device. No sign-up. No tracking. Download Tempo and find your work rhythm. https://tempo.tobiasruano.com/privacy/ https://tempo.tobiasruano.com/terms/

About

PaperPip

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Out of your head. Somewhere lovely. PaperPip gives your thoughts a little place to land: original paper notes, calm boards and checklists that feel at home on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Catch a quick thought, keep a shopping list nearby, or give yourself a gentle reminder. Make separate boards, choose a wall and paper color, find notes across your library, and keep completed thoughts in Done. Deleted notes remain recoverable in Trash for 30 days. Private iCloud synchronization is optional; device-only notes work offline, with JSON backup and Markdown export. Capture through Control Center, Shortcuts, the share sheet, widgets or the Mac menu bar. Reminder phrases are interpreted on your device. Notification-reply capture is optional and can be dismissed. Start the free 14-day trial when you are ready. There is no automatic charge. After the trial, reading, search, synchronization, export and deletion remain available. A one-time PaperPip Pro Lifetime purchase unlocks creation and editing across your supported Apple devices. The app displays your App Store's localized price before purchase. Family Sharing is not included at launch.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
PaperPip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against PaperPip's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PaperPip sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Tempo versus PaperPip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoPaperPip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias RuanoShashank Prajapati

In-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PaperPip

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • PaperPip Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperPip free?
PaperPip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tempo or PaperPip have ads?
Neither Tempo nor PaperPip shows ads.

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