# Harmony vs Study Timer!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Harmony at 100% against Study Timer!'s 22%. Harmony also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Study Timer!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Timer! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Harmony asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmony holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harmony has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Harmony's written reviews are positive against 22% of Study Timer!'s.

Harmony ships an update every 7 months, Study Timer! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmony | Study Timer! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-meditation-and-rest/id1444502594/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer/id1556811357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEXTLINK PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115197533) | [云珍 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535376926) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmony

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-meditation-and-rest/id1444502594)

This app offers a personal sanctuary for relaxation, focus, and mindfulness. It features immersive 3D soundscapes, guided breathing exercises, and a Pomodoro timer to help users unwind, study, or sleep.

**Highlights:** 3D Environmental Soundscapes, White Noise & Surrounding Sounds, Breathing Exercises, Pomodoro Timer, Meditation & Mindfulness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Study Timer!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer/id1556811357)

This app helps users combat smartphone addiction and improve focus on learning. It uses timed alarms and lock modes to encourage users to put down their phones and stick to study plans. Ideal for students and parents seeking to manage screen time.

**Highlights:** Daily reminders to put down phone, Mandatory mode with unskippable alarms, Flip screen lock mode, Lock screen mode, Customizable time limits, Subscription for advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription a week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription a week (trail) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription a year | $24.99 | per year |
| Subscription a year (trail) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmony free?

Harmony is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Study Timer! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Harmony or Study Timer!?

Harmony is rated higher. Harmony averages 5.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Study Timer! averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Harmony or Study Timer! have ads?

Both Harmony and Study Timer! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Harmony or Study Timer!?

Harmony ships an update every 7 months, and Study Timer! fortnightly. Most recently, Harmony was updated on October 2, 2026 and Study Timer! on October 7, 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.*