Comparison

LiveActivityTimer vs Plans

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

Head to head
About

LiveActivityTimer

Features
Read full description

γ€ŒLive Activity Timer」 you can display a timer and stopwatch directly on your lock screen using Live Activities. Perfect for tasks, workouts, cooking, and more, it makes time management easier than ever.

About

Plans

Features
Read full description

Can't focus? Plans helps you work in short, distraction-free sessions β€” so you actually finish what you start. A minimal focus timer with built-in task management. No clutter, no complexity β€” just you and your work. β€”β€”β€” WHY PLANS? β€”β€”β€” Β» Visual Focus Timer β€” Color-coded progress that shows exactly how much time remains. Stay in the zone without checking your phone. Β» Simple Task Management β€” Create and complete tasks with a tap. No folders, no tags, no setup. Β» Zen Mode β€” Block everything out. Pure silence, pure focus. Β» Focus & Flow β€” A distraction-free design that keeps your current priority front and center. Β» Home Screen Widgets β€” See your tasks and timer without even opening the app. Β» Just Works β€” Open it, set a timer, get things done. β€”β€”β€” PLANS PREMIUM β€”β€”β€” Unlock unlimited tasks, exclusive themes, and advanced customization. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime β€” your choice. β€”β€”β€” Questions or feedback? roman.ioscode@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shorthaired-tortoise-94b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-301245c8ad8980bdb65ff572bd33177a Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal date. Manage in Apple ID Account Settings.

Screenshots

LiveActivityTimer3 screens
Plans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiveActivityTimer at none against Plans's 3. Plans's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Plans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LiveActivityTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveActivityTimer ships an update weekly, Plans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LiveActivityTimer versus Plans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveActivityTimerPlans
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFumiya ShigeharaRoman Herasymov

In-app purchases

None

LiveActivityTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Plans

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99

Questions

Is LiveActivityTimer free?
LiveActivityTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plans free?
Plans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiveActivityTimer or Plans have ads?
LiveActivityTimer shows ads; Plans does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveActivityTimer or Plans?
LiveActivityTimer ships an update weekly, and Plans every 5 days. Most recently, LiveActivityTimer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Plans on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons