Hours Time Manager vs StudyReel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Hours Time Manager
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Hours is a study motivation app optimized for the rigorous Japanese exam industry. It's more than a simple Pomodoro timer β it helps you visualize your study habits, connect with others' efforts, and stay motivated. Use the study timer to precisely record how long you spend on each subject and clearly see your study patterns. The shared timeline displays in real time how others with similar goals are studying, inspiring you without the need for chat or direct communication. Our analysis tools graph how your time is allocated across subjects and periods, guiding you in creating effective study plans based on your own progress. The interface is intuitive and beautiful so you can concentrate on studying without distractions. The supportive community encourages you to keep going at your own pace, feeling the positive energy of others rather than unhealthy comparisons. Because everyone is working hard, you can too. Build your study habits with Hours and take a step closer to your goals.
StudyReel
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StudyReel is a study timer app that saves your focus time as both records and timelapse videos. Track your sessions, manage subjects and tags, review your progress in stats and calendar views, and stay motivated by seeing your effort take shape. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StudyReel at none against Hours Time Manager's shown. StudyReel also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Hours Time Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hours Time Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StudyReel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hours Time Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, StudyReel every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hours Time Manager | StudyReel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QOOQ inc. | Ibuki Nagase |
In-app purchases
Hours Time Manager
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- γγ¬γγ’γ δΌε‘εΉ΄ιγ΅γγΉγ―γͺγγ·γ§γ³(16%γεΎ)$19.991 Year
StudyReel
- StudyReel Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- StudyReel Pro Yearly$11.991 Year
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