Comparison

Task Timer vs Suanpan

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

Head to head
About

Task Timer

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Task Timer – Focus Tracker You don’t just want a timer. You want a simple way to track your work, stay organized, and understand how your time is spent. Task Timer helps you organize tasks, track your work sessions, and improve your productivity. Whether you’re studying, working, or managing daily projects, Task Timer gives you a clear and simple way to stay focused. How it works 1. Create tasks Add tasks and organize them into groups so you always know what you need to work on. 2. Start the timer Start a timer when you begin a task. Task Timer records your work sessions and helps you stay focused. 3. Track your progress View your session history and see exactly how much time you’ve spent on each task. 4. Improve your productivity Understand your work habits and build better routines through simple time tracking insights. Key Features • Task-based timer tracking • Organize tasks into groups • Track work sessions easily • Background timer support • Simple productivity insights • Clean and distraction-free design Built for everyday productivity Task Timer is designed for: • Students managing study sessions • Professionals tracking work tasks • Freelancers measuring time spent on projects • Anyone who wants better control of their time Start tracking your time today and build better productivity habits with Task Timer: Focus Tracker. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use. • https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/privacy-policy • https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/terms-of-conditions

About

Suanpan

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Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired by the ancient abacus. THE PROBLEM >> Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks than completing them. THE SOLUTION>> Three columns: Work, Family, Self. Position tasks top to bottom by importance. Work your way down each column. No priority labels, no decision fatigue—just visual clarity when everything feels urgent. HOW IT WORKS - Create three life areas that actually matter to you - Position tasks by dragging them up or down within each column - Work from top to bottom, left to right - Reposition tasks when priorities shift (and they will) WHY IT WORKS - Visual: See what matters most at a glance - Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly - Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies - Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed PERFECT FOR - Founders juggling multiple priorities - Parents managing work-life chaos - Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed - People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels THE INSPIRATION Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads? Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value. Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management so intuitive, your kid could organize your life. FEATURES - Three customizable columns for your life areas - Drag and drop task positioning - Clean, distraction-free interface - Works offline—no account required - Dark mode support - Quick task entry - Visual progress tracking Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.

Screenshots

Task Timer4 screens
Suanpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suanpan at none against Task Timer's 3. Suanpan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Task Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Suanpan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Timer ships an update every 5 days, Suanpan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Task Timer versus Suanpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask TimerSuanpan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuan Ham NguyenFiliberto Secchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Task Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly PRO$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime$3.99
None

Suanpan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Task Timer free?
Task Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Suanpan free?
Suanpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Task Timer or Suanpan have ads?
Neither Task Timer nor Suanpan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Task Timer or Suanpan?
Task Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Suanpan weekly. Most recently, Task Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Suanpan on October 25, 2026.

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