My study timer vs Retros
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My study timer
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-You can adjust the timer for the study/work time, short break time and long break time. -You will receive a notification when the timer is finished. -There is a counter for every session you complete. -The app shows you how long you have studied/worked on different tasks. -Select a task to manage your progress.
Retros
This app helps you organize thoughts and improve work through a KPT-based reflection journal. Capture insights, identify problems, and create actionable plans for personal or team growth. Sync your progress across devices and review your history with calendar views.
- KPT-based reflection entries
- Action plan creation and tracking
- Calendar and history views
- Private journaling space
- iCloud synchronization
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Retros is a KPT-based reflection journal for teams and personal growth. Capture Keeps, Problems, and Trys, then turn Trys into Action Plans you can toggle and track. Why Retros fits your workflow: • Quick KPT entries with focused writing • Action Plans you can start or cancel anytime • Calendar and History views for review • Private space for safe retrospectives • iCloud sync to keep everything in one place Spend 5 minutes a day to organize your thoughts, improve work, and grow steadily. Download Retros and make every retrospective actionable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: My study timer at none against Retros's shown. My study timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Retros's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My study timer ships an update every 27 months, Retros every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My study timer | Retros |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robby Segers | youngmo song |
In-app purchases
My study timer
No in-app purchases
Retros
No in-app purchases
