Comparison

StarTimer vs Ago

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

Head to head
About

StarTimer

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling with reminders
  • Recurring schedules for routines
  • Live Activities for real-time progress
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Customizable icons and color themes
  • Siri Shortcuts for voice control
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Transform your productivity with StarTimer - the most beautiful and intuitive timer app for iOS. SMART SCHEDULING & REMINDERS Never forget to start important activities again. Schedule reminders to start your timers at specific times - perfect for daily meditation at 7 AM, workout sessions at 6 PM, or focus blocks throughout your workday. Set one-time or recurring schedules that fit your routine perfectly. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Watch your timer progress in real-time without opening the app. StarTimer's Live Activities appear in your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, keeping you informed at a glance. EXPRESS YOUR STYLE Choose from 20 beautiful icons and 13 stunning color themes. From meditation bells to cooking timers, find the perfect visual match for every activity. "HEY SIRI, START MY TIMER" Voice control makes timing effortless. Create custom Siri Shortcuts for your most-used timers and start them hands-free. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE * Smart scheduling: Set reminders to start timers at specific times * Recurring schedules: Daily meditation, weekly workouts, custom routines * Live Activities for real-time progress tracking * Dynamic Island integration on supported devices * 20 beautiful icons: meditation, cooking, workout, study, and more * 13 stunning color themes to match your style * Siri Shortcuts for voice-activated timing * Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions * Premium design that feels native to iOS PERFECT FOR * Daily meditation reminders at your preferred time * Scheduled Pomodoro sessions throughout your workday * Cooking timer reminders for meal prep schedules * Workout interval scheduling for consistent fitness routines * Study session reminders to maintain learning habits * Meeting prep timers and scheduled break reminders PRIVACY FOCUSED Your timer data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Just beautiful, private timing that respects your privacy. Whether you need a daily reminder to start your 2-minute meditation, a scheduled 25-minute focus session, or automated workout timer prompts, StarTimer transforms time management into a beautiful, effortless experience. Download StarTimer today and never miss another important activity with smart scheduling and elegant design.

About

Ago

Track the last time you performed any recurring task, from home maintenance to personal habits. Get gentle reminders when it's time to act again, with no pressure or streaks. Visualize your progress with beautiful stats and customize the look to fit your style.

Highlights
  • Track last time for any activity
  • Set custom cadences and get reminders
  • Log activities with a single swipe
  • View beautiful statistics and history
  • Customize colors and emojis
  • Syncs across devices with iCloud
Features
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Ago answers "when did I last do this?" Some things don't belong on a calendar. You just need to know how long it's been, and a nudge when it's been too long. Ago tracks the last time you did anything: watering the plants, changing the oil, replacing the toothbrush, taking your meds, calling home, the air filter, the dentist. Open the app and every activity shows how long ago, at a glance. No streaks. No pressure. Just your real rhythm. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • See "how long ago" for everything in one glance • Set a cadence, from a few hours to a few months, and Ago counts down with a clear ring and color • Get a gentle reminder right when something's due • One swipe to log it done • Beautiful stats: averages, totals, and a 26-week history map • Make it yours: custom colors, emoji, light & dark • Syncs across your devices with iCloud, private by design PERFECT FOR Home & car maintenance, plants & pets, health & meds, chores, self-care, and every recurring thing you keep forgetting. Stop keeping track in your head. Let Ago remember. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atakanapan.com/ago/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

StarTimer4 screens
Ago4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ago at Free against StarTimer's $2.99. StarTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Ago is free to download; StarTimer costs $2.99 up front. Ago sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StarTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StarTimer against 5.0 for Ago. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarTimer ships an update every 3 days, Ago every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
StarTimer versus Ago: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarTimerAgo
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaptak SenAtakan Apan

Customer experience

StarTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ago

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

StarTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Ago

Subscriptions2
  • Ago Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ago Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ago Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is StarTimer free?
StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ago free?
Ago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StarTimer or Ago?
StarTimer and Ago are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do StarTimer or Ago have ads?
Neither StarTimer nor Ago shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarTimer or Ago?
StarTimer ships an update every 3 days, and Ago every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Ago on October 31, 2026.

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