It's close: one sec edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. one sec wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 3.
Habitual scrollers who want a nudge, not a hard block, before opening apps
People with ADHD or anyone who struggles to feel time passing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | one sec | Tiimo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Mind & Focus | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #6 of 11 | #7 of 11 |
| Developer | riedel.wtf GmbH | Tiimo ApS |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is one sec better than Tiimo?
It's close: one sec edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. one sec wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Tiimo on 3.
Which is cheaper, one sec or Tiimo?
one sec: Free for one app; pro $6.99/month, $19.99/year or $99.99 lifetime. Tiimo: Free version on iOS and Android; Tiimo Pro unlocks everything, including web. On value for money, one sec scores higher.
Do one sec and Tiimo work on the same devices?
Only one sec runs on Mac. Only Tiimo runs on Web.
Which is more private, one sec or Tiimo?
one sec scores higher on privacy (9.3/10). App Store label lists only usage data, not linked to you; Google Play declares no data collected or shared. The developer says intervention logic runs on your device, with no ads or data selling.
Strengths and weaknesses
one sec
- Simple intervention that genuinely curbs mindless opens
- Light data footprint with no ads
- Lifetime unlock if you'd rather not subscribe
- Free version covers only one app
- The gentle pause is easy to tap through unless you add strict blocks
one sec takes a simple idea and makes it work. When you open a distracting app, it asks you to take a breath and then whether you really want to continue. That small pause, studied in peer-reviewed research, is often enough to break the habit. It now adds strict blocks, website interruptions and a Mac app. The free version covers a single app, so most people will want pro.
Full one sec 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.
Full Tiimo review
