Comparison

FreeTime vs Meow Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FreeTime

This app helps you focus on your studies by temporarily disconnecting your device from the network. Visualize your time investment with a unique bean system and enjoy a clean, minimalist interface for distraction-free work sessions.

Highlights
  • Network disconnection for focus
  • Visualize time with funny beans
  • Easy operation with drag and drop
  • Minimalist interface
  • Develop efficient learning habits
Features
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—— Short disconnection, pure freedom!!!—— 【Turn off network,Turn on focus】 【Funny beans】 【Easy operation】 【Minimalist Interface】 【Features】 •-You can't turn on the network when you're focused- —— Short disconnection, pure freedom!!!—— A short period of disconnected network, can help you to enjoy a more purely work and study, and it can also help you to develop efficient learning habits. • Funny beans Compare beans to time, each bottle represents the item you invested this time in, and visualize the amount of time you spend in different items through the number of beans inside the bottle. • Easy operation No learning cost, throwing and popping the beans into the jar to adjust the time, long press and drag the jar to the bottle to start the focus state. • Minimalist Interface Simple and clear interface, without any extra elements, the overall style of black lines on white, highlighting the most important elements, which will help you operate and concentrate. Our email :T2C3021@gmail.com Welcome to get in touch with us Our Privacy Policy Link:https://www.jianshu.com/p/d19388ef627f Our usage agreement link: https://ter7ghlloj.feishu.cn/docs/doccnIHEnewhpNzNIyfazLXBiuc

About

Meow Timer

Features
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Adorable Characters, Always by Your Side A little animated animal keeps you company while the timer runs — Kitty, Shiba, Panda, Froggy, Elephant, Cream Bear, Koala, Peach Pig, Hamster… It counts down with you, cheers you on in the final stretch, and celebrates with you when time's up. Handy Presets + Custom Durations Built-in go-to durations like "Focus," "Catnap," "Zone out," and "Water break" — tap and go. You can also set any minutes and seconds you like, save up to 8, and drag to reorder or rename them to find the set you love best. Skins to Suit Your Mood Two styles: Cartoon Characters and Minimal Solid Colors. Love a character? Recolor it in whatever shade you like, so the interface truly looks like yours. Timer Music & Finish Sounds Play mellow grooves and nature sounds while timing — Recovery, Chill Beats, Stream, Ocean Waves — to keep you company through every session. Finish sounds are your choice too: Charge, Victory, Clear Bell — pick the one that suits you best. Thoughtful Ways to Remind You A finish sound so you never miss when time's up Haptic feedback with vibration for clearer alerts A light cue in the last 5 seconds, so you know the end is near Keeps the screen on while timing, no locking midway Lock Screen + Dynamic Island Check the remaining time right on the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen — stay on top of your progress without opening the app again and again. Simple, Pure, Distraction-Free No complicated settings, no tedious steps. Open it and go — quietly keeping you company to make the most of every stretch of time. Pick a time now, and choose a cartoon animal to wait it out with you.

Screenshots

FreeTime4 screens
Meow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meow Timer at every 3 days against FreeTime's every 2 weeks. FreeTime's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FreeTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Meow Timer sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeTime ships an update every 2 weeks, Meow Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FreeTime versus Meow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeTimeMeow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer好迪 段鹏宇 肖

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FreeTime

Subscriptions2
  • FreeTime Pro(one Month)$0.991 Month
  • FreeTime Pro(one Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • FreeTime Pro$12.99
9 purchases

Meow Timer

One-time9
  • Shiba Skin$0.99
  • Panda Skin$0.99
  • Froggy Skin$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Elephant Skin$0.99
  • Cream Bear Skin$0.99
  • Koala Skin$0.99
  • Peach Pig Skin$0.99
  • Hamster Skin$0.99
  • Pro — Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is FreeTime free?
FreeTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meow Timer free?
Meow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FreeTime or Meow Timer have ads?
Neither FreeTime nor Meow Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeTime or Meow Timer?
FreeTime ships an update every 2 weeks, and Meow Timer every 3 days. Most recently, FreeTime was updated on October 10, 2026 and Meow Timer on September 29, 2026.

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