Comparison

TimeGrow vs Aura Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeGrow

This app helps you build focus and habits by tracking your time in a calming, garden-themed interface. Log study sessions, work blocks, and daily tasks without pressure, and unlock new plants as your recorded time grows.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer for tasks
  • Log activities by category
  • Time statistics (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Goal setting and milestones
  • Unlock plants as time grows
  • Gentle habit building tool
Features
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A simple time tracker that grows into a calm garden. Log focus sessions, time blocks, and habits—without pressure. Made for students, makers, and anyone building consistency. [What you can do] • Start a timer in one tap for study, work, or daily tasks • Log activities by category and review your time blocks • Check daily, weekly, and monthly time statistics • Set goals and milestones to keep momentum • Unlock plants as your recorded time grows [What TimeGrow is not] • Not a heavy project-management suite • Not a pressure app with constant forced reminders [Who it is for] • People who want a simple time tracker • People who need focus time without noise • People who want to see where their hours go • People who like gentle, long-term habit tools If you are looking for a simple time logging and time management app you can keep using, try TimeGrow. ## About TimeGrow Pro TimeGrow offers monthly, yearly subscription plans and a one-time purchase option. You can manage or cancel your subscription in App Store account settings at any time. ## Feedback timegrow@canapps.space ## Privacy & Terms Privacy: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/privacy Terms: https://timegrow.studyworld.top/terms

About

Aura Timer

Features
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Aura Timer is a minimalist focus companion that deeply blends timing with flowing light aesthetics. Swipe to switch between stopwatch, countdown, and Pomodoro modes; drag the elegant dial to set duration; assign three colors to any task — once you start, the gradients breathe with your focus, making time visible and tangible. 1.Three Modes, One Swipe A clean home screen with no menus. Simply swipe to land on Stopwatch, Countdown, or Pomodoro — choosing your timing style becomes a fluid instinct. 2.Drag to Set, Like Plucking Light In Countdown and Pomodoro, the dial turns into a precise slider. Drag to nudge the time in minute increments, release to lock it in. It’s satisfying, precise, and turns the moment before starting into a small ritual. 3.Triple-Color Light Library For Reading, Writing, Workout, Meditation, or any custom task — freely pick three colors. Shimmer Timer automatically generates a unique flowing gradient. Switch tasks and the entire light atmosphere changes. Build a color-coded trigger: one glance, and you’re in the zone. Gentle on the eyes even during long sessions. 4.Dynamic Island & Live Activities Once the timer starts, a progress ring and task icon appear in the Dynamic Island. On the Lock Screen, Live Activities show the remaining time clearly. No need to unlock — a single glance keeps you informed, letting the timer quietly fade into the background and protect your deep focus. 5.Shortcuts Automation Deeply integrated with Shortcuts. Set automations to start or stop timing when you open the app, arrive at a location, or at a specific time of day. Turn focus tracking into an effortless habit you don’t even need to think about. 6.Visualized Time Spectrum Review your focus by day, week, or month. The three-color gradients from your tasks appear directly in the charts. Total time, trends, and proportions are clear at a glance. Long-press any day to replay the light flow — it’s like a lifestyle map painted in light.

Screenshots

TimeGrow4 screens
Aura Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeGrow at Free against Aura Timer's $1.99. Aura Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

TimeGrow is free to download; Aura Timer costs $1.99 up front. TimeGrow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Aura Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeGrow versus Aura Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeGrowAura Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer灿豪 陈馨洁龙 郑

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TimeGrow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime (Family Sharing)$12.99
None

Aura Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeGrow free?
TimeGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aura Timer free?
Aura Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeGrow or Aura Timer have ads?
Neither TimeGrow nor Aura Timer shows ads.

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