Comparison

Tick vs NTP Candle Timer

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

Head to head
About

Tick

Features
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Tick β€” knowing exactly when "now" is, down to the millisecond. Your phone's clock can drift by several seconds. When a sale, a drop, or a livestream opens, "you thought it was time but the platform hadn't opened yet" costs you. Tick calibrates your time, then gives you a clear millisecond countdown. CALIBRATE FIRST, THEN COUNT DOWN Β· NTP standard time: align to atomic-grade time in one tap, and see how many milliseconds your phone is off Β· Website sync: read the time returned by a website you choose, to align to "that platform's clock" Β· Once calibrated, every countdown uses the corrected reference time A MILLISECOND COUNTDOWN YOU CAN READ Β· Set a target moment; a big countdown ticks to 0.001s in the final minute Β· Live on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen β€” no need to stare at the app Β· Strong haptics + a notification right before zero Β· Floating millisecond window (advanced): stays on top even after you switch apps TIME ONLY β€” NEVER PURCHASING Β· Tick only provides accurate time and countdown reminders Β· It does not participate in, act on behalf of, or automate any purchase or checkout Β· No account, no ads, no social TICK PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) Β· Unlimited countdowns: save as many target moments as you like Β· All color themes: light up the Island and Lock Screen Β· Support an indie developer: no subscription, no ads Catching the moment starts with getting the time right.

About

NTP Candle Timer

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NTP Candle Timer is a focused countdown clock for stock, futures, forex, and crypto traders who work with chart candles. NTP-synchronized timing The app periodically compares your device time with network time and applies the measured offset to the countdown. The display shows milliseconds for clear visual timing. Actual accuracy may vary with network conditions, device performance, and the time source used by your trading platform. Flexible candle intervals Use 1, 3, 5, or 15-minute presets, or set a custom interval to match your chart. Visual and sound alerts Choose warning colors and optional sounds for the final seconds before a candle closes. You can also set market open and close reminders. Built for focused sessions - Clean, flicker-free countdown display - Portrait and landscape support - Screen-awake option during active sessions - Battery indicator - Custom colors, sounds, and display styles NTP Candle Timer is an independent timing utility. It does not provide financial advice, trading signals, brokerage services, or price data. Always verify critical timing with your trading platform. The core timer is free and supported by advertising. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions remove banner ads and unlock the Pulse and Afterglow timer effects. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://jddev-apps.web.app/ntp-candle-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://jddev-apps.web.app/ntp-candle-timer/support

Screenshots

Tick4 screens
NTP Candle Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tick at none against NTP Candle Timer's shown. NTP Candle Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Tick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NTP Candle Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tick ships an update every 2 months, NTP Candle Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Tick versus NTP Candle Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTickNTP Candle Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerη›ΈθΆ… ι‚±Dong Hyeon Ji

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tick

One-time1
  • Tick Pro$2.99
2 purchases

NTP Candle Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Tick free?
Tick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NTP Candle Timer free?
NTP Candle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tick or NTP Candle Timer have ads?
NTP Candle Timer shows ads; Tick does not.
Which is updated more often, Tick or NTP Candle Timer?
Tick ships an update every 2 months, and NTP Candle Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Tick was updated on September 28, 2026 and NTP Candle Timer on September 18, 2026.

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