# Study Time With Rain vs Exam Countdown & Study Planner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Study Time With Rain at 778 against Exam Countdown & Study Planner's 1. Exam Countdown & Study Planner's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Study Time With Rain sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Exam Countdown & Study Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exam Countdown & Study Planner 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 778 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Study Time With Rain ships an update fortnightly, Exam Countdown & Study Planner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Study Time With Rain | Exam Countdown & Study Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-time-with-rain-pomodoro/id6465894484/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-and-study-planner/id6785573853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **778** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoonjik Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699502339) | [Ikramul Hossain Mondal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785573855) |

## 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 (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


### Exam Countdown & Study Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-countdown-and-study-planner/id6785573853)

This app helps students organize their academic life with an exam countdown, study planner, and focus timer. It breaks down syllabi, tracks progress, and encourages consistent study habits to boost productivity and achieve academic goals.

**Highlights:** Exam countdown timer, Study tracker & syllabus manager, Study timer & Pomodoro focus, AI study planner, Daily to-do list & task manager, Daily study streaks & motivation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ai Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ai Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Exam Countdown Premium | $3.99 | 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 Exam Countdown & Study Planner free?

Exam Countdown & Study Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Study Time With Rain or Exam Countdown & Study Planner?

Exam Countdown & Study Planner is rated higher. Study Time With Rain averages 4.8 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while Exam Countdown & Study Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Study Time With Rain or Exam Countdown & Study Planner have ads?

Neither Study Time With Rain nor Exam Countdown & Study Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Study Time With Rain or Exam Countdown & Study Planner?

Study Time With Rain ships an update fortnightly, and Exam Countdown & Study Planner every 4 days. Most recently, Study Time With Rain was updated on October 2, 2026 and Exam Countdown & Study Planner on September 24, 2026.

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