divideTimer vs Pencil Grades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
divideTimer
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It's a count up timer. You can divide the time into equal parts and check the progress. The pie chart goes around in divided time. Supports background processing. Simple and intuitive UI. No sound is played in the background.
Pencil Grades
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Pencil Grades is a focused reference and practice companion for graphite drawing โ from 9H precision lines all the way to a velvety 9B. A clean grade chart, paired techniques and a simple session log on a single stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES โข Complete 9H to 9B grade chart with darkness, hardness and tonal range โข Each grade lists ideal use cases โ drafting, underdrawing, portrait, expressive shading โข Curated drawing techniques: parallel hatch, cross-hatch, stippling, smooth blend, scumble, sgraffito, frottage and more โข Each technique paired with the grades that suit it best โข Session log to track what you practiced, which grade you used and for how long โข Italian-paper aesthetic with quiet typography โ built to stay out of the way BUILT FOR PRACTICE Whether you are blocking in an architectural drawing, working a tonal portrait, or pushing a quick gesture sketch, Pencil Grades helps you pick the right pencil and the right mark. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your session log lives on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pencil Grades at none against divideTimer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | divideTimer | Pencil Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikinori Eda | Linh Phan Nhat Khanh |
In-app purchases
divideTimer
No in-app purchases
Pencil Grades
No in-app purchases









