Comparison

Phase Timer Pro vs Anchor

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

Head to head

Multi-Step Timer

Widgets for focus

About

Phase Timer Pro

Features

Currently charting

#180Top Paid · Utilities

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Fully customisable phase timer featuring groupable steps which can be configured to include audio/visual notifications for timed sequences. Can be used for anything from Chemistry Lab tests to Physical Fitness training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Anchor

Features

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Use Anchor to keep important information visible at a glance: Calendar See the date and day without opening another app. Weather Check current conditions in a simple, quiet layout. Progress See how far you are through the day with a minimal progress view. Tasks Keep a short task list visible, with unfinished items kept clear and easy to scan. Notes Place a simple note on your Home Screen so you do not have to open an app just to remember it. Countdown Track the days until something important. Habit Keep one small habit visible and easy to check. Today A calm daily focus widget for the thing that deserves your attention now. Reminder A lightweight reminder widget for what you should not forget.

Screenshots

Phase Timer Pro4 screens

Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor at none against Phase Timer Pro's 1. Anchor also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Phase Timer Pro's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99 and Anchor $3.99 up front. Phase Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Anchor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phase Timer Pro ships an update every 19 months, Anchor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 3 level

Phase Timer Pro versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Phase Timer Pro	Anchor
Price	$4.99	$3.99 — better
Update frequency	Every 19 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Best chart rank	#180 — better	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	16.4
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Freestyle Photo & Imaging	taehyun kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phase Timer Pro

Subscriptions1

Phase Timer Pro$9.991 Year

None

Anchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phase Timer Pro free?

Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

Is Anchor free?

Anchor costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do Phase Timer Pro or Anchor have ads?

Neither Phase Timer Pro nor Anchor shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Phase Timer Pro or Anchor?

Phase Timer Pro ships an update every 19 months, and Anchor monthly. Most recently, Phase Timer Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Anchor on September 26, 2026.