# Pond vs Tiny Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pond at 844 against Tiny Timer's 22. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pond sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Tiny Timer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pond against 4.5 for Tiny Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pond has 844 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Pond's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tiny Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pond | Tiny Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-screen-time-and-pomodoro/id830466924/reviews)** | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **844** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **69.9% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 350 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIXO Incorporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/541568418) | [Felix Lisczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/967594708) |

## What reviewers say

### Pond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pond-screen-time-and-pomodoro/id830466924)

This app helps you regain control of your screen time and digital wellbeing. It offers mindful app blocking, tracks your digital balance, and provides a visual representation of your focused time. It's designed to foster healthier phone habits without guilt or gamification.

**Highlights:** Mindful app blocking, Screen time tracking, Daily balance score, Scheduled focus sessions, Lotus garden visualizer, Breathing prompts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pond Plus 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Pond Plus 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| Pond Plus Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 👍 Customizable
- 🚀 No in-app purchases
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Helpful for focus and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer stops when app is in background
- 🐛 Bugs with color selection and settings
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Developer stored unrelated app data in user's iCloud

**Reported bugs**

- Timer inaccuracies
- Interface issues on Mac
- Inability to share audio with other apps
- Unreliable auto-reset functionality
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Auto-reset option
- Ability to assign tasks to Pomodoros
- Project/focus area tracking
- Cross-device sync
- Apple Watch support


### Tiny Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-timer-focus-study-work/id1550444075)

This app helps you manage your time effectively with customizable timers. Visualize time passing with a colorful ring, run multiple timers simultaneously, and receive timely notifications. Syncs across devices and offers widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer presets, Visual time ring, Multiple timers simultaneously, Home screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices, Customizable notification sounds

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Timers | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Synchronization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Timer Colors and Icons | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Notifications | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus (Offer) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Timer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pond free?

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

### Is Tiny Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pond or Tiny Timer?

Pond is rated higher. Pond averages 4.6 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Tiny Timer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Pond or Tiny Timer have ads?

Neither Pond nor Tiny Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pond or Tiny Timer?

Pond ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pond was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiny Timer on August 29, 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.*