# Session Timer vs Candle

The clearest difference is price: Session Timer at Free against Candle's $0.29. Session Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Candle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Session Timer is free to download; Candle costs $0.29 up front. Session Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Candle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Session Timer against 5.0 for Candle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Session Timer | Candle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-timer-deep-focus/id6747844509/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-focus-and-pomodoro/id6752386499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcelo Nardone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788571423) | [ahmet celik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832321636) |

## What reviewers say

### Session Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/session-timer-deep-focus/id6747844509)

Enhance your concentration and build lasting focus habits with distraction-free work sessions. Utilize proven techniques, immersive soundscapes, and intelligent tracking to understand and improve your productivity without burnout.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus timers, Work-break rhythm intervals, Immersive ambient soundscapes, Intelligent progress tracking, Task management and assignment, Data export for analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeepFocus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| DeepFocus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| DeepFocus - Track your Time | $19.99 | one-time |


### Candle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candle-focus-and-pomodoro/id6752386499)

This app uses a visual candle timer to help you stay focused during work or study sessions. Customize work and break durations to manage your time effectively with a clean, distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Adjustable work and break durations, Visual candle timer, Minimalist interface, Distraction-free design, Reset to defaults

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Session Timer free?

Session Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Candle free?

Candle costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Session Timer or Candle?

Session Timer and Candle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Session Timer or Candle have ads?

Candle shows ads; Session Timer does not.

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