JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) vs TimeGrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
This Safari extension allows users to parse Japanese text on websites, access a dictionary, and identify unknown words. It also enables adding and reviewing flashcards, with unique 2D review modes for vocabulary learning at your own pace. Requires a JPDB.io account.
- Parse Japanese text on websites
- Access Japanese dictionary
- Identify unknown words
- Add and review flashcards
- 2D SRS vocabulary review
- Learn words at your own pace
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Everything that you know and love about the JPDBreader with just a little bit more! With this Safari extension, you can: - Parse Japanese you find on websites using your JPDB account. This means you can have easy access to a Japanese dictionary and can see at a glance which words you don't know yet. - Add new flashcards and review them straight from the popup - Lots of quality-of-life improvements aimed at touchscreen users - Review on JPDB.io in 2D! Introducing a new concept where all of your SRS vocabulary words are spread out on the screen, allowing you to review in your own order! - Learn new words at your own pace. Never again will you have to wait until all of your reviews are done Notes: This requires a JPDB.io account and the API key found in the settings page. Credit: This extension is built using Max-Kamp's original jpd-breader with additions/changes applied. Huge shoutout to him for his amazing work!
TimeGrow
This app helps you track your time and build consistency with a focus timer and habit logging. As you record your time, a virtual garden grows, offering a gentle way to visualize your progress. It's designed for those seeking a simple, pressure-free tool to understand where their hours go.
- One-tap timer for tasks
- Activity logging by category
- Daily, weekly, monthly statistics
- Goal and milestone setting
- Unlock plants as time grows
- Gentle habit building tool
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A simple time tracker that grows into a calm garden. Log focus sessions, time blocks, and habits—without pressure. Made for students, makers, and anyone building consistency. [What you can do] • Start a timer in one tap for study, work, or daily tasks • Log activities by category and review your time blocks • Check daily, weekly, and monthly time statistics • Set goals and milestones to keep momentum • Unlock plants as your recorded time grows [What TimeGrow is not] • Not a heavy project-management suite • Not a pressure app with constant forced reminders [Who it is for] • People who want a simple time tracker • People who need focus time without noise • People who want to see where their hours go • People who like gentle, long-term habit tools If you are looking for a simple time logging and time management app you can keep using, try TimeGrow. ## About TimeGrow Pro TimeGrow offers monthly, yearly subscription plans and a one-time purchase option. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings at any time. ## Feedback timegrow@canapps.space ## Privacy & Terms Privacy: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/privacy Terms: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) at none against TimeGrow's 4. TimeGrow's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TimeGrow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) against 5.0 for TimeGrow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) ships an update fortnightly, TimeGrow every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha) | TimeGrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Franklin Fanelli | 灿豪 陈 |
Customer experience
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
TimeGrow
In-app purchases
JPDBreader+α (Plus Alpha)
No in-app purchases
TimeGrow
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$11.99
- Lifetime (Family Sharing)$14.99
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