It's close: Tiimo edges it 8.5 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Tiimo wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Calm on 3.
People with ADHD or anyone who struggles to feel time passing
Light sleepers and anxious minds who want help winding down each night
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Tiimo | Calm |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mind & Focus | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #7 of 11 | #8 of 11 |
| Developer | Tiimo ApS | Calm.com, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Tiimo better than Calm?
It's close: Tiimo edges it 8.5 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Tiimo wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Calm on 3.
Which is cheaper, Tiimo or Calm?
Tiimo: Free version on iOS and Android; Tiimo Pro unlocks everything, including web. Calm: Some free sessions and a free trial; Calm Premium subscription unlocks the library. On value for money, Tiimo scores higher.
Do Tiimo and Calm work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Tiimo or Calm?
Tiimo scores higher on privacy (7.6/10). App Store label: identifiers may be used to track you; contact info, your tasks, identifiers and usage data may be linked to you. Diagnostics are not linked.
Strengths and weaknesses
Tiimo
- Makes time visible for people who lose track of it
- AI breaks big tasks into small steps
- Works on phone, watch and web
- Free version has a limited set of tools
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Tiimo turns your day into a colorful visual timeline, so time becomes something you can see instead of something that slips away. A focus timer counts down each task, widgets and Live Activities keep the next step in view, and the AI planner turns a brain dump into realistic steps with time estimates. It won iPhone App of the Year at the 2025 App Store Awards. The free version is limited, and Pro is needed for the web planner.
Full Tiimo review
Calm
- Best-in-class Sleep Stories and sleep music
- Soothing, beautifully produced design
- Wide range of content for stress and anxiety
- Most content is paywalled
- Less structured for learning to meditate
- Privacy label declares tracking
Calm is the app to get if better sleep is your main goal. Its Sleep Stories, read by voices like Matthew McConaughey and Stephen Fry, are excellent at helping you drift off, and soundscapes, music and breathing exercises round it out. Guided dailies cover anxiety and focus too. Most content needs a subscription, the teaching is less structured than Headspace's, and the privacy label declares tracking.
Full Calm review
