Comparison

ThreadMaster vs 勉強タイマー

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

Head to head
About

ThreadMaster

Browse multiple forums and communities with advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, and dark mode. Save favorite threads, track browsing history, and participate in discussions. Optimized for fast, organized reading on various devices.

Highlights
  • Multi-forum browsing
  • NG filters (threads, boards, regex)
  • Unread tracking
  • Favorites and history
  • Dark mode
  • Thumbnail and link previews
  • Thread creation and posting
Features
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◆ Multi-Forum Viewer with Advanced Features ThreadMaster is a powerful forum viewer for browsing threads across multiple boards and communities. It includes advanced features like NG filters, unread tracking, differential loading, and dark mode. Whether you check daily updates or follow long discussions, ThreadMaster keeps reading fast and organized. ◆ Main Features - Favorites: Save threads and boards for easy access. - Browsing History: Track your viewed threads. - Thread Creation: Start your own discussions. - Posting: Participate in discussions by posting your comments. - Thumbnail Display: View image URLs as thumbnails. - Anchor Link Preview: Preview links before clicking. - ID Post List: View posts grouped by each user ID. - Dark Mode: Comfortable browsing at night. - iPad Support: Optimized for larger screens. - Highlight Own Posts: Easily find your comments. - Cache Deletion: Free up storage space. - Sage Button: Don't bump threads when you post. - Differential Reading: Update threads with new posts only. - Unread Counts: See the number of unread posts in favorites and thread lists. - Read Items Grouping: Organize read items in thread lists. - Automatic Image Loading: Manage image loading preferences. - Mosaic Feature: Add mosaics to images. - Rich Thread Sorting: Various sorting options for threads. - Regular Expression NG: Filter threads by body, email, or name. - Board NG: Filter out unwanted boards. - Thread NG: Filter out unwanted threads. - In-thread Search: Find specific content within threads. ◆ Supported Services - Supports multiple forum and board services. - Additional compatibility updates are delivered continuously. *We plan to add more features based on your requests.* ◆ Bug Reports We welcome feedback and bug reports within the app or through the following forms: - Feedback: https://forms.gle/GfPPr37Cyya1msGX9 - Please use this instead of app reviews. - Bug Reports: https://forms.gle/ndAVLvmPbXo25pEEA - Current bugs are listed here. ◆ Terms of Service For detailed terms, please refer to: https://hackmd.io/W8T2gLO-TRmQj-5nxfocdw

About

勉強タイマー

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あと何分、集中する? 残り時間を、色でつかもう。 「勉強タイマー」は、勉強・仕事・休憩の時間を区切る、見えるカウントダウンタイマーです。20本のカラーバーが少しずつ減っていくので、数字を読み続けなくても、残り時間の量をひと目で確認できます。 ■ こんな場面に ・25分だけ勉強や読書に集中したいとき ・宿題や試験勉強を、決めた時間で進めたいとき ・仕事や会議を、時間を決めて切り上げたいとき ・休憩やストレッチの終わりを確認したいとき ■ 机に置いて、横向きの大きな表示で 計測を始めると横向き表示になり、カラーバー・残り時間・残量パーセントを大きく表示。オレンジ、ライム、グリーン、ブルーのバーで、時間の減り方を視覚的に捉えられます。 ■ 時間を選んで、すぐ開始 10秒単位で最大199分50秒まで設定できます。右側のダイヤルから一時停止・再開・終了を操作でき、操作後はボタンが収納されます。 ■ 場所に合わせたお知らせ 通知音は小・大・消音の3段階。残り半分の合図、触覚フィードバック、任意のバックグラウンド通知に対応しています。バックグラウンド通知には、iPhoneの通知許可が必要です。 ■ 好みの見た目で 4色のアルミニウム風スキンから、タイマーの仕上げを選べます。 広告、アプリ内課金、サブスクリプション、アカウント登録はありません。タイマーはオフラインで使えます。アクセス解析や個人データの収集も行いません。

Screenshots

ThreadMaster4 screens
勉強タイマー4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ThreadMaster at Free against 勉強タイマー's $0.99. ThreadMaster also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 weeks). 勉強タイマー's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

ThreadMaster is free to download; 勉強タイマー costs $0.99 up front. ThreadMaster sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 勉強タイマー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreadMaster ships an update every 3 days, 勉強タイマー every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ThreadMaster versus 勉強タイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreadMaster勉強タイマー
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKazumasa ShimomuraSMART BIT K.K

In-app purchases

14 purchases

ThreadMaster

Subscriptions2
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • VIPプラン7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time12
  • Donation$0.29
  • Donation$0.49
  • Donation$2.99
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  • Donation$5.99
  • Donation$9.99
  • Donation$11.99
  • Donation$19.99
  • Donation$39.99
  • Donation$59.99
  • Donation$199.99
  • Donation$299.99
  • Donation$599.99
None

勉強タイマー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThreadMaster free?
ThreadMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 勉強タイマー free?
勉強タイマー costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThreadMaster or 勉強タイマー have ads?
ThreadMaster shows ads; 勉強タイマー does not.
Which is updated more often, ThreadMaster or 勉強タイマー?
ThreadMaster ships an update every 3 days, and 勉強タイマー every 4 weeks. Most recently, ThreadMaster was updated on October 19, 2026 and 勉強タイマー on October 13, 2026.

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