# Study Timer vs Study Time With Rain

The clearest difference is ads: Study Time With Rain at none against Study Timer's shown. Study Time With Rain also leads on ratings volume (784 vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Study Time With Rain sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Study Timer against 4.8 for Study Time With Rain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Time With Rain has 784 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Study Timer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Study Time With Rain's.

Study Timer ships an update every 2 months, Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Timer | Study Time With Rain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-focus-and-pomodoro/id6444372570/reviews) | [4.8 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **784** |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 478 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THOMSON Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492371813) | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) |

## What reviewers say

### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-focus-and-pomodoro/id6444372570)

Enhance your study habits and achieve deep focus with a powerful tracker and timer. Utilize the Pomodoro Technique, calming sounds, and automatic logging to stay motivated and productive. Ideal for students, professionals, and individuals managing ADHD.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro Focus Timer, Automatic Study Tracker, Natural Sounds & Lo-Fi BGM, Study Calendar & Graph View, Exam Countdown, Distraction-Free UI

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (annual) | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium (3-Month) | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Yearly) | $15.99 | per year |
| Premium (lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Study Time With Rain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484)

Enhance your study sessions with a charming ghost companion and a variety of timer options. Track your progress, enjoy a curated song library, and set motivational countdowns for your academic goals.

**Highlights:** Cute ghost characters, Pomodoro & Primary Timer, Study statistics tracking, Song library for ambiance, Personal confidence & D-Day settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Devil Hat | $0.29 | one-time |
| Rudolph Set | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fighting | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fire Eyes | $0.29 | one-time |
| Santa | $0.29 | one-time |
| Angel Hat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Graduation Cap | $0.59 | one-time |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Window Wait | $0.79 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Angel wings | $0.89 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Airplane | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Space | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Snowman | $1.29 | one-time |
| Window Mountain Dark Version | $1.29 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom | $1.29 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Cute and aesthetic
- 🚀 Helps with productivity
- 🎶 Relaxing music and ASMR
- 👍 Simple and minimalistic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Restrictive free version, many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with timer and music continuing in background
- 🔌 Music and timer stop when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Time tracking issues, inaccurate recording of study time
- Black screen bug
- Pen function noise removed

**Requested features**

- More customization options (colors, animations, etc.)
- Ability to earn in-app currency for premium features
- Seamless background playback of music and timer
- Dark mode
- Countdown timer with custom alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Timer free?

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

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

Study Time With Rain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Study Timer or Study Time With Rain?

Study Timer and Study Time With Rain are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 784 ratings respectively.

### Do Study Timer or Study Time With Rain have ads?

Study Timer shows ads; Study Time With Rain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Study Timer or Study Time With Rain?

Study Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Study Time With Rain every 4 weeks. Most recently, Study Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Study Time With Rain on October 18, 2026.

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