Comparison

TimeIQ vs Pinto

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

Head to head
About

TimeIQ

Features
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" STOP TRYING TO FIX YOUR DISCIPLINE " How many productivity apps have you downloaded and quietly stopped using? Most of them fail for the same reason: they expect you to follow a system. And you don't. Nobody does. โ—ผ Built for the Gap You're not looking for a rigid schedule or an hourly plan. But you still want to get things done โ€” and that in-between place is where everything breaks down. Too structured, and you quit. Too loose, and nothing happens. TimeIQ lives in that gap. โ—ผ Just Start No setup. No decisions. No planning ritual. Open the app, press play, and go. That's the whole thing. โ—ผ No Method Required 10 minutes, 25 minutes, an hour โ€” whatever you feel like. There's no right way to use it, and nothing to "stick to." Just a timer that stays out of your way. โ—ผ It Doesn't Expect Perfection You won't always plan ahead. You won't always follow through. Sometimes you'll lose focus halfway through. That's fine. TimeIQ doesn't try to fix you โ€” it just makes it easy to start again. โ—ผ Less Friction Than Doing Nothing Most apps create more decisions before you even begin. TimeIQ does the opposite. Starting it is easier than staring at your to-do list. โ—ผ Works However You Need It A quick focus block before a meeting. A flexible Pomodoro alternative. A way to trick yourself into getting started. No commitment, no configuration. It just works. โ—ผ Ambient Sound (If You Want It) Rain, fireplace, ocean โ€” simple background sounds to help you stay in the zone. Completely optional. โ—ผ You Don't Need a Better System You just need to start. Press start.

About

Pinto

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Turn ADHD struggles into small wins with Pinto. Pinto is a task manager & focus timer designed specifically for people with ADHD. With your squirrel mascot Pinto by your side, get focused on what matters today. FEATURES: - Visual Timeline: See your day as color-coded blocks at a glance - AI Task Breakdown: AI splits big tasks into small, actionable steps - Focus Timer: Dynamic Island support. Pomodoro-style focus sessions - Mascot Growth: Complete tasks to help Pinto collect nuts and level up - Morning & Evening Routines: Step-by-step guided timers - Quick Capture: Brain dump with one tap DESIGNED FOR ADHD: - No punishment: It's OK to miss days. No broken streaks guilt - Today only: No overwhelming week or month views - Gentle design: Built with ADHD voices in mind - AI breaks big tasks into 5-15 min steps so you can start without overwhelm PINTO PRO (Auto-Renewable Subscription): - Unlimited tasks - Unlimited AI breakdowns - All routines unlocked - Pinto Weekly: $1.99/week - Pinto Yearly: $22.99/year (save 78%) - 7-day free trial included with both plans Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://starcrown.co.jp/terms Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

Screenshots

TimeIQ3 screens
Pinto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeIQ at none against Pinto's 5. TimeIQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pinto's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pinto sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. TimeIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeIQ ships an update every 3 months, Pinto every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
TimeIQ versus Pinto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeIQPinto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size37 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWOO MIN PARKStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

None

TimeIQ

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pinto

Subscriptions2
  • Pinto Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pinto Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee$0.49
  • Cookie$2.99
  • Cake$6.99

Questions

Is TimeIQ free?
TimeIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinto free?
Pinto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeIQ or Pinto have ads?
Neither TimeIQ nor Pinto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeIQ or Pinto?
TimeIQ ships an update every 3 months, and Pinto every 6 days. Most recently, TimeIQ was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pinto on October 31, 2026.

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