# Tendril vs Until

The clearest difference is ads: Tendril at none against Until's shown. Tendril also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Until's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tendril sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month and Until sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tendril against 5.0 for Until. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Tendril ships an update every 2 days, Until daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tendril | Until |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendril-bloom-pomodoro-timer/id6810488625/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/until-countdown-and-widgets/id6816584736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Touch 4 Feel](https://appshunter.io/developer/530960372) | [Next App Factory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779517529) |

## What reviewers say

### Tendril

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendril-bloom-pomodoro-timer/id6810488625)

This app uses a gamified approach to encourage focused work sessions. A virtual flower grows as you concentrate, wilting if you leave the app. Earn rewards to expand your digital garden and track your productivity.

**Highlights:** Gamified focus sessions with a growing flower, Multiple focus modes (strict, app blocking, gentle), Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Apple Watch app for on-the-go control, Digital garden with unlockable plants and badges, Session tagging and detailed statistics, Ambient sounds for work sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tendril Pro Monthly | $4.95 | per month |
| Tendril Pro Yearly | $19.90 | per year |
| Tendril Pro Yearly | $19.90 | per year |
| Daisy | $2.95 | one-time |
| Bluebell | $3.95 | one-time |
| Tendril Pro Lifetime | $44.49 | one-time |


### Until

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/until-countdown-and-widgets/id6816584736)

This app helps you count down to important events with customizable widgets and reminders. It also assists in preparing for these moments with milestone tracking and checklists, all while prioritizing user privacy.

**Highlights:** Time zone-aware countdowns, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Milestone tracking and checklists, Privacy-focused, no account needed, Customizable photo covers, Light and dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Until Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Until Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tendril free?

Tendril is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Until free?

Until is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tendril or Until?

Tendril and Until are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Tendril or Until have ads?

Until shows ads; Tendril does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tendril or Until?

Tendril ships an update every 2 days, and Until daily. Most recently, Tendril was updated on October 25, 2026 and Until on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*