# STM vs Tabata Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tabata Timer at none against STM's 20. STM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STM sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Tabata Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | STM | Tabata Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miciniti Nigeria Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/889715682) | [SEOKWON YANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863325487) |

## What reviewers say

### STM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stm-screentime-manager/id1447876325)

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Month (3 screens) | $5.99 | per month |
| Personal Year (1 screen) | $19.99 | per year |
| Personal Year (2 screens) | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional Year (1 screen) | $49.99 | per year |
| Personal Year (3 screens) | $59.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Year (1 screen) | $99.99 | per year |
| Professional Year (2 screens) | $99.99 | per year |
| Professional Year (3 screens) | $149.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Year (2 screen) | $199.99 | per year |
| Enterprise Year (1 screen) | $299.99 | per year |
| Personal Plan (1 month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Personal Plan (3 months) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan (1 month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Personal Plan (6 months) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan (3 months) | $44.99 | one-time |
| Personal Plan (1 year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan (6 months) | $89.99 | one-time |
| PERSONAL_YEAR_IOS_2 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan (1 year) | $149.99 | one-time |
| Professional Plan (2 years) | $299.99 | one-time |


### Tabata Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabata-timer-slox/id6785262805)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STM free?

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

### Is Tabata Timer free?

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

### Do STM or Tabata Timer have ads?

Tabata Timer shows ads; STM does not.

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