Comparison

Session Timer vs Habit OS

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

Head to head
About

Session Timer

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
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DEEPFOCUS helps you reclaim your attention and build deep focus habits that last. Create distraction-free work sessions, stay productive without burnout, and see real progress over time. CORE FOCUS EXPERIENCE Turn any moment into a deep work session. Start focused timers from 5 minutes to 2 hours and match them to your goals: a 25-minute reading sprint, a 90-minute coding block, a 45-minute writing session, or a quick 10-minute review. DeepFocus gives every session a clear start and end so you can begin faster, avoid endless screen time, and stay locked in. FOCUS INTERVAL TECHNIQUE Use a proven work-break rhythm with minimal effort. Pick classic 25 minutes of focus with 5-minute breaks or fully customize your own intervals. DeepFocus automatically switches between focus and rest and prompts you when it is time to work and when it is time to recover. This helps you build long productive streaks while reducing mental fatigue and decision overload. IMMERSIVE SOUND ENVIRONMENT Block distractions with concentration-friendly soundscapes. Choose from carefully selected options like rain forest, urban cafe, silent library, ocean waves, and calm instrumental backgrounds to stay engaged without pulling your attention back to your surroundings. INTELLIGENT PROGRESS TRACKING Understand your focus habits so you can improve intentionally. DeepFocus shows: - Sessions completed today, this week, and this month - Total time spent in deep focus - Streaks of consecutive focused days - The time of day you are most productive - Trends and patterns over time Ask yourself practical questions like: When do I focus best? How many hours did I really study this week? Am I improving compared to last month? TASK MANAGEMENT Know exactly what you are spending your focus on. Assign each session to a category such as Work, Study, Coding, Reading, or create your own custom task. When the day or week ends, review which activities used most of your deep focus time and adjust your schedule so your effort matches your priorities. PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade your focus system with deeper insights and more control: - Advanced analytics with deeper habit insights - Custom task creation and detailed task management - Apple Focus Mode integration to reduce interruptions while you work - A larger premium ambient sound library - Session effectiveness ratings to track quality, not only time - Data export to back up or analyze your focus results elsewhere Whether you are studying for exams, driving deep work at a job, or protecting uninterrupted creative time, DeepFocus gives you structure, feedback, and an environment built to keep you on task. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marcn.app/privacy

About

Habit OS

This app helps you build and maintain daily habits with a clean interface and progress tracking. It offers planning tools, journaling features, and customizable themes to support consistent results and well-being.

Highlights
  • Daily habit tracking with clear targets
  • Streak tracking and momentum visualization
  • Daily planner with reminders
  • Journaling and mood tracking
  • Customizable themes and feedback
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
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Meet Habit OS – the number #1 - Daily Habit Tracker & Planner You know that feeling when you almost had a good week, but life got in the way? Habit OS is the daily habit tracker, routine builder, and life planner that helps you show up for yourself every single day — no overwhelm, no guilt, just real progress. Actually build habits that stick Create daily habits with clear targets like "Drink 8 glasses of water" or "Read 30 minutes." Log completions in one tap from a clean Today view. Track streaks, chase personal bests, and let the momentum bar show you how your day is going at a glance. See how consistent you really are View your habit stats across Today, Week, and Month. Get automatic insights that celebrate what's working and gently guide you back on track. Drill into per-habit totals to see exactly which routines are thriving. A student's best friend Deadlines, lectures, late nights, and early mornings — student life is a lot. Build study habits like "Revise 45 minutes" or "No phone after 11pm," plan your day around classes, and use Daily Notes to journal your progress. Whether you're fighting procrastination, fixing your sleep routine, or building healthier habits — Habit OS turns good intentions into consistent results. Plan your ideal day Use the built-in daily planner to schedule your morning, afternoon, and evening. Set reminders for important events like "Gym at 7:00" or "Lecture at 10:00" so nothing slips. Review all upcoming reminders in one simple list. Journal, reflect, and reset Open Daily Notes to jot thoughts, wins, and lessons. Use bullets, checklists, bold, and highlights to structure your daily reflections and mood tracking. Pair notes with your habit stats to understand how your routines affect your productivity and wellbeing. Make it yours Switch between multiple themes — dark, pastel, sunset, and more. Enable confetti, sounds, and haptic feedback to celebrate every habit logged. Turn on encouraging messages for gentle motivation throughout the week. Habit widgets for your Home Screen Add widgets to track today's progress and log habits without opening the app. See completions, remaining actions, and your daily percentage at a glance. If you've tried habit trackers, routine planners, or daily journals and found them too noisy or complicated — Habit OS is your answer. It's calm, focused, and genuinely satisfying to use every day. Download Habit OS and start your streak today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://devibrium.co.uk/privacy/

Screenshots

Session Timer4 screens
Habit OS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Session Timer at 5.0 against Habit OS's 1.0. Habit OS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Session Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Habit OS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Session Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Session Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Habit OS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Session Timer versus Habit OS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSession TimerHabit OS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.118.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarcelo NardoneDevibrium LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Session Timer

Subscriptions2
  • DeepFocus Monthly$1.991 Month
  • DeepFocus Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • DeepFocus - Track your Time$19.99
3 purchases

Habit OS

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Session Timer free?
Session Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit OS free?
Habit OS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Session Timer or Habit OS?
Session Timer is rated higher. Session Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Habit OS averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Session Timer or Habit OS have ads?
Neither Session Timer nor Habit OS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Session Timer or Habit OS?
Session Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Habit OS every 4 days. Most recently, Session Timer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Habit OS on October 30, 2026.

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