# Coves vs My Time

Coves and My Time both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of My Time's written reviews are positive against 67% of Coves's. My Time also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coves sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and My Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Coves against 4.3 for My Time. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Coves's written reviews are positive against 85% of My Time's.

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, My Time every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coves | My Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-exam-prep-study-timer/id1400641344/reviews) | **[4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-my-precious/id1481796842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 113 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朋 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220314101) | [星辰 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/894540813) |

## What reviewers say

### Coves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-exam-prep-study-timer/id1400641344)

This app helps you track study time and progress for exams. It breaks down large goals into manageable tasks, schedules them, and logs your focused study sessions. Review your progress with clear data to ensure you've done enough to succeed.

**Highlights:** Break down large study goals into tasks, Schedule tasks onto specific dates, Log focused study time and duration, Review progress by subject, Pomodoro and countdown timers, White noise for focus, Apple Watch and widget synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


### My Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-my-precious/id1481796842)

This app helps you meticulously record and track your time allocation, providing deep insights into how your time is spent. Enhance your perception of time and utilize every moment more efficiently with stopwatch, countdown timers, and multitasking support.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch and countdown timers, Multitasking support, Detailed time reports, User-friendly interface, Time allocation tracking, Data sync via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Time Pro Yearly | $1.49 | per year |
| My Time Pro Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coves free?

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

### Is My Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coves or My Time?

My Time is rated higher. Coves averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while My Time averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Coves or My Time have ads?

Neither Coves nor My Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coves or My Time?

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Time every 5 weeks. Most recently, Coves was updated on November 2, 2026 and My Time on October 25, 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.*