# My Favorite Timer vs Silo

The clearest difference is rating: My Favorite Timer at 4.3 against Silo's 3.4. My Favorite Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). Silo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

My Favorite Timer costs $0.99 and Silo $1.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Favorite Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Favorite Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of My Favorite Timer's written reviews are positive against 36% of Silo's.

My Favorite Timer ships an update every 22 months, Silo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Favorite Timer | Silo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-favorite-timer/id905851133/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 1 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rien Heald](https://appshunter.io/developer/685111776) | [Rainbox Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086491368) |

## What reviewers say

### My Favorite Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-favorite-timer/id905851133)

This app visually displays remaining time with three colored segments that fill as time progresses. It's simple to set up and use, with an optional alarm and a feature to view total remaining time.

**Highlights:** Three colored time segments, Configurable segment lengths, Visual progress indicator, Optional alarm sound, Tap to see total time remaining

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Silo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silo-focus-and-study-timer/id1086491369)

This app provides a distraction-free Pomodoro timer specifically designed for Apple Watch. It uses subtle haptic feedback to guide focus and break sessions, helping users stay on track without auditory alerts. Ideal for quiet environments, it supports task management and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch native design, Discreet haptic alerts, Focus and break cycles, Adjustable timer intervals, Distraction-free operation, Task management and reminders (Pro), Focus stats tracking (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SILO Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Favorite Timer free?

My Favorite Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Silo free?

Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Favorite Timer or Silo?

My Favorite Timer is rated higher. My Favorite Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Silo averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do My Favorite Timer or Silo have ads?

Neither My Favorite Timer nor Silo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Favorite Timer or Silo?

My Favorite Timer ships an update every 22 months, and Silo every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Favorite Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Silo on October 28, 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.*