Comparison

Silo vs StarTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Silo

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
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Silo is a Pomodoro-style focus timer built for Apple Watch and iPhone. It uses subtle wrist haptics to guide focus and break sessions without loud alerts, distracting notifications, or constant phone checking. Perfect for students, people with ADHD, deep-work professionals, and anyone who wants a calmer way to stay on track. Silo is especially powerful on Apple Watch: a tap on your wrist tells you when to focus, when to take a break, and when to return. It’s ideal for libraries, offices, meetings, and anywhere silence matters. “To add something to your daily life without intrusion or complication—that’s what the Apple Watch is about, and this app does a great job of that.” — Apple WatchCast Podcast FEATURES • Apple Watch-first focus timer • Pomodoro-style focus and break sessions • Gentle haptic alerts on your wrist • Adjustable timer intervals on Apple Watch and iPhone • Pause and resume anytime • Quiet, distraction-free design • Great for silent environments • Works great with Airplane Mode SILO PRO • Apple Watch Complications • Plan your day with tasks and reminders • Assign tasks to focus sessions • Mark tasks complete • Custom focus presets • Track daily and weekly focus stats • iCloud sync for tasks and stats Support: support@silofocus.com Terms: silofocus.com/terms Privacy: silofocus.com/privacy

About

StarTimer

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling with reminders
  • Recurring schedules for routines
  • Live Activities for real-time progress
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Customizable icons and color themes
  • Siri Shortcuts for voice control
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Transform your productivity with StarTimer - the most beautiful and intuitive timer app for iOS. SMART SCHEDULING & REMINDERS Never forget to start important activities again. Schedule reminders to start your timers at specific times - perfect for daily meditation at 7 AM, workout sessions at 6 PM, or focus blocks throughout your workday. Set one-time or recurring schedules that fit your routine perfectly. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Watch your timer progress in real-time without opening the app. StarTimer's Live Activities appear in your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, keeping you informed at a glance. EXPRESS YOUR STYLE Choose from 20 beautiful icons and 13 stunning color themes. From meditation bells to cooking timers, find the perfect visual match for every activity. "HEY SIRI, START MY TIMER" Voice control makes timing effortless. Create custom Siri Shortcuts for your most-used timers and start them hands-free. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE * Smart scheduling: Set reminders to start timers at specific times * Recurring schedules: Daily meditation, weekly workouts, custom routines * Live Activities for real-time progress tracking * Dynamic Island integration on supported devices * 20 beautiful icons: meditation, cooking, workout, study, and more * 13 stunning color themes to match your style * Siri Shortcuts for voice-activated timing * Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions * Premium design that feels native to iOS PERFECT FOR * Daily meditation reminders at your preferred time * Scheduled Pomodoro sessions throughout your workday * Cooking timer reminders for meal prep schedules * Workout interval scheduling for consistent fitness routines * Study session reminders to maintain learning habits * Meeting prep timers and scheduled break reminders PRIVACY FOCUSED Your timer data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Just beautiful, private timing that respects your privacy. Whether you need a daily reminder to start your 2-minute meditation, a scheduled 25-minute focus session, or automated workout timer prompts, StarTimer transforms time management into a beautiful, effortless experience. Download StarTimer today and never miss another important activity with smart scheduling and elegant design.

Screenshots

Silo4 screens
StarTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StarTimer at 5.0 against Silo's 3.4. StarTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Silo's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Silo costs $1.99 and StarTimer $2.99 up front. Silo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StarTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Silo has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, StarTimer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Silo versus StarTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiloStarTimer
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRainbox StudioSaptak Sen

Customer experience

Silo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative44.2%

StarTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Silo

Subscriptions1
  • SILO Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
None

StarTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Silo free?
Silo costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is StarTimer free?
StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Silo or StarTimer?
StarTimer is rated higher. Silo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while StarTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Silo or StarTimer have ads?
Neither Silo nor StarTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silo or StarTimer?
Silo ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarTimer every 3 days. Most recently, Silo was updated on September 20, 2026 and StarTimer on June 16, 2026.

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