# Smart Timetable vs Pomodoro Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Timetable at 80% against Pomodoro Countdown Timer's 0%. Smart Timetable also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Pomodoro Countdown Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Timetable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pomodoro Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Timetable holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Timetable has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Smart Timetable's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pomodoro Countdown Timer's.

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, Pomodoro Countdown Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Timetable | Pomodoro Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-countdown-timer/id1522949426/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 75 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Kravcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268388071) | [Yusuf Tasci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522949428) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Timetable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-timetable-study-planner/id1278473923)

Manage multiple class schedules, assignments, and tasks with notifications and reminders. Sync across devices and share with others. Track your progress with insightful charts and utilize convenient widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Multiple schedule management, Rotating schedule support, Lesson and assignment notifications, Today widget with countdown, iCloud and Apple Calendar sync, Apple Watch app and widget, Siri Shortcuts and Voice commands

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro - 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Class Schedule Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Schedule Planner PRO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Schedule Planner Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for organizing schedule
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Useful widgets and countdown timers
- 👍 Customizable colors for classes
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with widget and sync issues
- 🐛 Deletes schedules and tasks after updates
- 🔒 Notifications only available in paid version
- 🐛 Difficulty setting up recurring tasks
- 🐛 Confusing to navigate for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Schedules disappearing after updates
- Widgets not working or showing incorrect information
- Sync issues between devices
- Crashes when trying to create new schedules

**Requested features**

- Option to select multiple days for classes
- Ability to set custom reminders and due dates for tasks
- Weekly/monthly calendar view
- Integration with other calendar/task apps
- More customization options (colors, backgrounds, etc.)


### Pomodoro Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pomodoro-countdown-timer/id1522949426)

This app helps you manage your time and improve focus using the Pomodoro Technique. It guides you through focused work sessions and short breaks to boost productivity for studying and work.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique implementation, 25-minute work intervals, 5-minute break intervals, Simple and distraction-free design, Time management, Focus enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Timetable free?

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

### Is Pomodoro Countdown Timer free?

Pomodoro Countdown Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Timetable or Pomodoro Countdown Timer?

Smart Timetable is rated higher. Smart Timetable averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Pomodoro Countdown Timer averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Smart Timetable or Pomodoro Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither Smart Timetable nor Pomodoro Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Timetable or Pomodoro Countdown Timer?

Smart Timetable ships an update weekly, and Pomodoro Countdown Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Smart Timetable was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pomodoro Countdown Timer on July 20, 2026.

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