Comparison

Task Timer vs Anchor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€’ Task-based timer tracking β€’ Organize tasks into groups β€’ Track work sessions easily β€’ Background timer support β€’ Simple productivity insights β€’ Clean and distraction-free design Built for everyday productivity Task Timer is designed for: β€’ Students managing study sessions β€’ Professionals tracking work tasks β€’ Freelancers measuring time spent on projects β€’ 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. β€’ https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/privacy-policy β€’ https://pmsoft.com.vn/tasktimer/terms-of-conditions

About

Anchor

Features
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Anchor is a focus timer with a twist: it only works when your phone is face-down. Set your time, flip your phone onto a flat surface, and the timer starts automatically. Lift it early? Session broken. Stay committed until the timer ends, and you've earned your focus. WHY ANCHOR? β€’ No willpower required β€” flip and forget β€’ No apps to block, no settings to configure β€’ Visual proof: red for broken, green for complete β€’ Session history calendar to track your progress HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your focus duration (1-30 minutes free, up to 4 hours with Pro) 2. Place your phone face-down on any flat surface 3. The timer starts automatically when gravity detects the position 4. Stay focused. Your phone stays down. That's it. ANCHOR PRO (One-Time Purchase) β€’ Unlock sessions up to 4 hours β€’ Perfect for deep work, studying, or creative sessions β€’ No subscription β€” pay once, own forever The simplest way to put your phone down and actually focus.

Screenshots

Task Timer4 screens
Anchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Anchor at 17.0 against Task Timer's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Task Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Task Timer versus Anchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask TimerAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXuan Ham NguyenYagΔ±z UGURVEREN

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
1 purchases

Anchor

One-time1
  • Anchor Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Task Timer free?
Task Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anchor free?
Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Timer or Anchor have ads?
Neither Task Timer nor Anchor shows ads.

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