It's close: Headspace edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Headspace wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 2.
Beginners who want short, structured lessons and a friendly daily habit
People with ADHD or anyone who struggles to feel time passing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Headspace | Tiimo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mind & Focus | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #5 of 11 | #7 of 11 |
| Developer | Headspace Inc. | Tiimo ApS |
| Pricing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | No | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Headspace better than Tiimo?
It's close: Headspace edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Headspace wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 2.
Which is cheaper, Headspace or Tiimo?
Headspace: Free trial; $12.99/month or $69.99/year. Therapy and coaching cost extra. Tiimo: Free version on iOS and Android; Tiimo Pro unlocks everything, including web. On value for money, Tiimo scores higher.
Do Headspace and Tiimo work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Headspace or Tiimo?
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
Headspace
- Excellent courses for complete beginners
- Polished, cheerful design that is easy to follow
- Covers stress, sleep and focus in one app
- Very little free content
- Frequent prompts toward therapy, coaching and other services
Headspace is the friendliest way to start meditating. Short, structured courses teach the basics, and warm animations and clear voice guidance make a daily habit easy to keep. Sleepcasts, focus music and mindful movement round it out, and Ebb, an AI companion, suggests sessions when you're stuck. Almost everything needs the subscription and the app pushes therapy and coaching, but for beginners it is the most approachable option.
Full Headspace review
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.
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