# Thiro vs Study Timer for Students

Thiro and Study Timer for Students both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Study Timer for Students's written reviews are positive against 83% of Thiro's. Thiro's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 3) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thiro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Study Timer for Students sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Timer for Students holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thiro has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Thiro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Study Timer for Students's.

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, Study Timer for Students every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thiro | Study Timer for Students |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-for-students/id6468426065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 63 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [博宇 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555978498) | [Francesco Paciello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551514059) |

## What reviewers say

### Thiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thiro/id1555982483)

This app helps you concentrate on your work and study by providing a focus timer and time tracking for each task. Set goals, manage tasks in groups, and view detailed statistics to improve your productivity. It syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Focus timer, Time tracking, Task management, Goal setting, Cross-device sync, Detailed statistics, Customizable appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thiro Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good statistics
- 👍 Worth the price (one-time purchase)
- 👍 Minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🐛 Widget not always functional
- 🐛 App not updating
- 🐛 Duplicate time entries
- 🐛 Pomodoro functionality issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not functional/failing
- Not registering elapsed time
- Multiple windows opening automatically
- iCloud not syncing
- Duplicate time entries

**Requested features**

- Assign fixed color to each task
- Add default countdown mode
- Create an app for habit tracking with streaks
- Allow selection of which counter on the main screen for widget
- Add Pomodoro timer functionality


### Study Timer for Students

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-for-students/id6468426065)

This app helps students improve focus during study sessions. It functions as a timer and tracker for academic subjects, aiding in concentration for school or university work.

**Highlights:** Study focus timer, Subject tracking, Pomodoro technique support, University study aid, School subject management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thiro free?

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

### Is Study Timer for Students free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thiro or Study Timer for Students?

Study Timer for Students is rated higher. Thiro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Study Timer for Students averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Thiro or Study Timer for Students have ads?

Neither Thiro nor Study Timer for Students shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thiro or Study Timer for Students?

Thiro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Study Timer for Students every 2 months. Most recently, Thiro was updated on October 21, 2026 and Study Timer for Students on October 20, 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.*