# iDay vs Salad Timer

The clearest difference is price: iDay at Free against Salad Timer's $2.99. iDay also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (89% vs 50%). Salad Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

iDay is free to download; Salad Timer costs $2.99 up front. iDay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Salad Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDay has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of iDay's written reviews are positive against 50% of Salad Timer's.

iDay ships an update every 2 months, Salad Timer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDay | Salad Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday/id1458342824/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salad-timer-study-and-focus/id1514392956/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 63 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [再锋 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444700755) | [IcePenguin's cruise diary](https://appshunter.io/developer/554578241) |

## What reviewers say

### iDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iday/id1458342824)

This app helps you focus and overcome procrastination using the Pomodoro Technique. It offers customizable timers, ambient sounds, and study modes to create a distraction-free environment for work and study.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer (25 min focus, 5 min rest), Customizable focus and rest timers, Ambient soundscapes (waves, rain, forest, cafe), Study area with flip mode to prevent phone use, Task reminders and procrastination tools, Data statistics for tracking efforts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 高级会员 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Salad Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salad-timer-study-and-focus/id1514392956)

This app uses the Pomodoro Technique to help you focus on tasks and study sessions. Choose a salad icon to represent your work, set a 25-minute timer, and take short breaks to stay productive.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Technique timer, Pause and resume functionality, Short break support, 10+ customizable salad icons, 3+ background timer images, Work and study time tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDay free?

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

### Is Salad Timer free?

Salad Timer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDay or Salad Timer?

iDay is rated higher. iDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Salad Timer averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iDay or Salad Timer have ads?

iDay shows ads; Salad Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDay or Salad Timer?

iDay ships an update every 2 months, and Salad Timer every 4 months. Most recently, iDay was updated on October 24, 2026 and Salad Timer on October 24, 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.*