Comparison

Study Timer vs TimeDot

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

Head to head
About

Study Timer

This app helps you focus on tasks with customizable timers, motivational quotes, and visual progress tracking. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on your device. Features include Pomodoro timers, repeating sessions, and lock screen integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable timed tasks
  • Dynamic Island and Live Activity integration
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable cycles
  • Repeating sessions scheduling
  • Visual progress tracking chart
  • Motivational quotes
  • No data collection
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Keep your focus sharp, your privacy protected, and your productivity soaring. From motivational quotes and task names, to a progress chart that displays your daily focus for each task, along with separate cards for historical data, Study Timer - Shadow Task is the perfect app for students, hobbyists, professionals, and anyone looking to track and master their time. Everything you do stays on your device and never leaves the app. We believe that unnecessary data collection is a violation of your trust. That’s why we don’t collect any data. We listen to your feedback. If there’s a feature you’re dying to see, an annoying software bug, or confusing design choices that drive you crazy, simply select Submit Feedback in the Settings sheet and drop us a note. We’ll get the issue fixed or the feature added as soon as possible! Key Features: - Customizable Timed Tasks: Create, edit, and delete tasks with ease. Set individual durations for both session and break times, tailoring each task to fit your needs. - Dynamic Island and Live Activity: View timer intervals and progress from your lock screen or in the Dynamic Island while concentrating in another app. - Pomodoro: Stay productive with timed work intervals followed by breaks. The work-break cycle can be customized for each task, giving you full control of your focus. - Repeating Sessions: Need a task to repeat? Schedule how many times you want your work-break combo to cycle, helping you maintain consistent progress. - Visual Progress Tracking: Track your progress with an intuitive chart that resets daily. Get insights on your total focus time across days, weeks, months, and years. - Motivational Quotes: Make your focus time personal by drawing inspiration from other people. You can even enter your own quotes! - No Data Collection: Your privacy matters. Shadow Task stores all data locally on your device, ensuring that your personal task history and progress remain completely private. Why Shadow Task? Shadow Task goes beyond just a basic timer. It gives you the flexibility to customize your focus sessions while ensuring you get the breaks you need to stay energized and avoid burnout—all while preserving your privacy. With its easy-to-use interface and powerful tracking features, you’ll be able to see your productivity soar. What’s more, Shadow Task allows you to take control of your time and productivity. Every moment you focus is one less moment spent on distractions and one more moment to spend meaningfully. Shadow Task helps you save time and focus on what really matters. Download Shadow Task today and take control of your time, one task at a time. We’re here to cheer you on the whole way!

About

TimeDot

Features
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TimeDot is a minimalist time tracking app designed to help you focus, manage time wisely, and build better routines. Whether you're working, studying, relaxing, or recharging, TimeDot empowers you to log your time simply — without distraction. KEY FEATURES Tap to Switch Modes – Instantly switch between Work, Study, Play, and Rest. Focus Timer – Clean timer interface with START, PAUSE, and STOP. Summary Insights – Visual summaries for daily, weekly, and monthly time usage. Custom Alerts – Set reminders when you've been running a session in the background too long. Activity Log – Review all your past sessions and export your data. Customizable – Pick colors for modes. Choose alert timing. Tailor to your flow. Who is it for? Freelancers who need a lightweight time tracker Students who want to study smarter Remote workers looking to track focus Anyone who values mindful, distraction-free productivity Why TimeDot? No signups. No clutter. Just a clean timer, powerful insights, and a refreshing UI. Whether you're seeking a Pomodoro alternative, a focus app, or a daily log tracker, TimeDot helps you reclaim your time — one dot at a time.

Screenshots

Study Timer4 screens
TimeDot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeDot at none against Study Timer's 3. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Study Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TimeDot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Study Timer versus TimeDot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy TimerTimeDot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurvachip LLCTsz Poon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Study Timer

One-time3
  • Cup of Coffee$2.99
  • Pomodoro Patron$4.99
  • Deep Work Donor$9.99
None

TimeDot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Timer free?
Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeDot free?
TimeDot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Study Timer or TimeDot have ads?
Neither Study Timer nor TimeDot shows ads.

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