Comparison

LIMSTAR vs Sweet Time

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

Head to head
About

LIMSTAR

Features
Read full description

LIMSTAR is a space-themed self-discipline tool. Walk, meditate, and explore nature to earn app usage time. Begin your starship journey now.

About

Sweet Time

This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus, gamifying the experience by letting you build and manage a pixel-art sweet shop. Earn coins by completing focus sessions and baking treats to unlock new desserts.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer (25/30 min)
  • App blocking during focus
  • Bake virtual desserts
  • Build and manage a sweet shop
  • Track focus statistics
  • Unlock new desserts
Features
Read full description

Sweet Time is a focus tool that combines time management with light gamification elements. Using the Pomodoro technique, it guides users to stay engaged and productive during each focus session — while gradually building and running their very own pixel-art sweet shop. Focus that's not just effective, but genuinely fun and rewarding. 【Core Features】 1. Pomodoro Timer A 25 or 30-minute focus countdown. While a session is running, other apps on your phone cannot be used. 2. Bake a Treat Complete a Pomodoro, craft a dessert. Every session, something sweet. 3. Run Your Sweet Shop Complete sessions, bake treats, sell them — earn coins and unlock more desserts in your collection. 4. Focus Stats Track your daily and weekly focus time at a glance, helping you build a lasting focus habit.

Screenshots

LIMSTAR4 screens
Sweet Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

LIMSTAR and Sweet Time are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LIMSTAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sweet Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIMSTAR ships an update weekly, Sweet Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LIMSTAR versus Sweet Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIMSTARSweet Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer羽 唐Sherry Zhu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LIMSTAR

One-time1
  • LIMSATR Life Member$0.99
1 purchases

Sweet Time

One-time1
  • 常驻扩展包1$1.99

Questions

Is LIMSTAR free?
LIMSTAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sweet Time free?
Sweet Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LIMSTAR or Sweet Time have ads?
Neither LIMSTAR nor Sweet Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIMSTAR or Sweet Time?
LIMSTAR ships an update weekly, and Sweet Time fortnightly. Most recently, LIMSTAR was updated on June 2, 2026 and Sweet Time on September 17, 2026.

Other comparisons