# Actions vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Study Timer at 100% against Actions's 51%. Study Timer also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Actions's advantage is ratings volume (9.8K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Actions sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Study Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Actions has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Actions's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study Timer's.

Actions ships an update fortnightly, Study Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Actions | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-to-do-list-organizer/id1227402276/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-taskfocus/id6738023210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 258 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bonobo](https://appshunter.io/developer/666155611) | [Alessandro Pace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635839308) |

## What reviewers say

### Actions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actions-to-do-list-organizer/id1227402276)

Organize your thoughts and tasks with a digital card-based system. Easily create, schedule, and manage to-dos using natural language input and receive timely reminders. Syncs across devices for seamless productivity.

**Highlights:** Create Action Cards for reminders, Natural language scheduling, Drag and drop organization, Color-coded lists, Schedule view, Swipe to complete/delete, Cloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🔍 Great organizational features
- ⏱️ Helpful reminders and scheduling
- 🤝 Good integration with Timepage app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues and bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent task ordering and rearranging
- 🕰️ Slow performance and app crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 💰 Subscription model and high pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks disappearing or not updating
- Completed tasks not properly tracked in Logbook
- Inability to move tasks between lists
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop
- Crashes when scheduling complex tasks

**Requested features**

- Add location-based reminders
- Implement priority settings for tasks
- Allow more color customization options
- Provide desktop/web app version
- Add checklist functionality within tasks


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-taskfocus/id6738023210)

This app combines a task manager, app blocker, and timer to help users eliminate distractions and improve focus during study or work sessions. It allows users to set tasks, block distracting apps, and use a timer to stay on track, with apps remaining blocked until the session ends.

**Highlights:** Timer & Stopwatch, Distraction-Free Focus, Task Management, App Blocking, Progress Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Actions free?

Actions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Timer free?

Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Actions or Study Timer?

Study Timer is rated higher. Actions averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Study Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Actions or Study Timer have ads?

Neither Actions nor Study Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Actions or Study Timer?

Actions ships an update fortnightly, and Study Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Actions was updated on October 2, 2026 and Study Timer on September 20, 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.*