Study Timer vs Goal Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Goal Tracker
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Goal Tracker: Build Habits is your all-in-one companion for building powerful daily habits and achieving your personal goals. Whether you want to drink more water, exercise daily, read books, or develop any new habit — Goal Tracker gives you the tools to stay consistent and motivated every single day. VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS See your entire habit history at a glance with beautiful heatmap calendars. Watch your consistency build up day by day and feel the motivation to keep going. KEEP YOUR STREAK ALIVE Never break the chain! Track your daily streaks and watch your dedication grow over time. Every day counts. POWERFUL ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS Get deep insights into your habits with detailed weekly and monthly charts. Understand your patterns, find your best days, and optimize your routine for maximum results. MULTIPLE GOAL TYPES Track any type of goal — whether it's a yes/no habit, a numeric target (like steps or pages), or a time-based goal (like meditation minutes). QUICK LOG FROM HOME Log your daily progress instantly without navigating through menus. One tap and you're done! SMART REMINDERS Set personalized local notifications to remind you at the perfect time. Never miss a habit again. CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Enjoy a thoughtfully designed, distraction-free interface that makes tracking your goals a pleasure, not a chore. GO PRO FOR MORE Unlock unlimited goals, advanced analytics, and premium features with a simple subscription. Monthly Plan: Just $1.99/month Yearly Plan: $14.99/year (Best Value!) Start your journey to a better you today. Small habits, big results. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Goal Tracker at 13.0 against Study Timer's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Study Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Goal Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Study Timer | Goal Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Curvachip LLC | Amir Hamza Fahim |
In-app purchases
Study Timer
- Cup of Coffee$2.99
- Pomodoro Patron$4.99
- Deep Work Donor$9.99
Goal Tracker
- Pro Monthly Access$1.991 Month
- Yearly Pro Access$14.991 Year









