# Study Time With Rain vs Stackd

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Study Time With Rain at 788 against Stackd's 2. Study Time With Rain also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Stackd's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Time With Rain sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Stackd sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stackd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Study Time With Rain has 788 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Study Time With Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, Stackd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Time With Rain | Stackd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (788 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackd-study-timer-and-tracker/id6761293821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **788** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) | [Nene Nakagawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821103094) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| White Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Black Cat | $0.59 | one-time |
| Glasses | $0.79 | one-time |
| Blackboard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Window Mountain | $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


### Stackd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stackd-study-timer-and-tracker/id6761293821)

Track and manage your study sessions with a versatile timer and detailed logging. Visualize your progress with weekly graphs and calendar streaks to stay motivated and organized. Focus on learning without distractions.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer modes (Stopwatch, Countdown, Pomodoro), Detailed study session logging, Weekly subject balance graphs, Calendar view for study days, Progress streak tracking, Daily study reminders, Data backup and export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stackd Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Study Time With Rain free?

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

### Is Stackd free?

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

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

Stackd is rated higher. Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 788 ratings, while Stackd averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Study Time With Rain nor Stackd shows ads.

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

Study Time With Rain ships an update every 4 weeks, and Stackd fortnightly. Most recently, Study Time With Rain was updated on November 3, 2026 and Stackd on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*