Comparison

MATO vs SnapTimer Pro

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

Head to head
About

MATO

A straightforward timer designed to help users concentrate on tasks. It offers a simple interface for setting focus sessions and breaks. Ideal for individuals seeking to improve their productivity and time management.

Highlights
  • Simple focus timer
  • Task concentration
  • Productivity tool
  • Time management
Features
Read full description

Simple focus timer.

About

SnapTimer Pro

Quickly set countdown timers with preset durations. Stack multiple intervals that run sequentially and receive sound alerts. Customize progress circle colors and sound tones for various tasks like workouts or focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Preset countdown durations
  • Stackable sequential intervals
  • Customizable sound alerts
  • Progress circle customization
  • Multiple sound tone options
Features
Read full description

Start any countdown with a single tap. SnapTimer Pro is the fastest way to launch a timer, no fiddling, no menus. TAP TO START • One-tap preset durations for minutes and seconds • Switch instantly between Minutes and Seconds • Custom durations with a quick wheel picker INTERVAL SEQUENCES • Chain intervals that run back-to-back • Repeat the whole set as many rounds as you want, or forever • Built-in Pomodoro, Tabata and HIIT presets • Save and rename your own presets START FROM ANYWHERE (NEW) • Home Screen widget with your quick timers and presets • Control Center control for a one-tap timer • Siri & Shortcuts: "Start a timer in SnapTimer" ALERTS & DESIGN • Custom alert sounds, plus classic tones • Separate sounds for intervals and the final countdown • Ring or bar progress, and your choice of accent color • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Keeps timing accurately in the background Perfect for workouts, studying, cooking, focus sessions, and daily routines.

Screenshots

MATO3 screens
SnapTimer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MATO at free against SnapTimer Pro's paid. MATO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MATO against 5.0 for SnapTimer Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, SnapTimer Pro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MATO versus SnapTimer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATOSnapTimer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaigeun SohnRusticVibe Media LLC

Customer experience

MATO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SnapTimer Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MATO

No in-app purchases

None

SnapTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATO free?
MATO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapTimer Pro free?
SnapTimer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MATO or SnapTimer Pro?
MATO and SnapTimer Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MATO or SnapTimer Pro have ads?
Neither MATO nor SnapTimer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MATO or SnapTimer Pro?
MATO ships an update every 3 weeks, and SnapTimer Pro every 15 months. Most recently, MATO was updated on November 3, 2026 and SnapTimer Pro on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons