# 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 5 one-off in-app purchases 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.

My Time holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 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. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coves | My Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coves-study-timer-and-planner/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 | 105 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-study-timer-and-planner/id1400641344)

This study app integrates task prioritization, focus timing using the Pomodoro Technique, and spaced repetition for memory retention. It helps users plan their study sessions, block distractions, and track progress with detailed analytics.

**Highlights:** Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization, Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers, Spaced repetition for memory review, Daily/weekly focus goal setting, Detailed focus analytics and reports, Ambient sounds for distraction blocking

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ringtones | $1.99 | one-time |
| White noise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Value Bundle | $4.99 | 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 October 25, 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.*