Comparison

Studiora vs PTimer

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

Head to head
About

Studiora

Enhance concentration with a visually striking countdown timer and a library of over 20 ambient sounds. Create your ideal deep-work environment instantly, track progress with detailed insights, and seamlessly switch between focus modes.

Highlights
  • Immersive countdown timer
  • 20+ curated ambient sounds
  • Multiple focus scenarios
  • Full-screen immersive mode
  • Focus progress insights
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Studiora — Focus Through Atmosphere Focus isn’t about willpower. It’s about environment. Studiora pairs a bold immersive countdown with 89 curated ambient sounds — brown noise, binaural beats, rain, café, and more — so you can drop into deep work in seconds. SCIENCE-INSPIRED SOUND • Brown Noise — a low rumble many neurodivergent listeners use for calm focus • Binaural Alpha / Theta / Delta / Beta / Gamma — labeled by range, not as treatment • Guided scenes: ADHD Focus, Calm Alpha, Deep Work Café Studiora is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. KEY FEATURES • Giant Timer — glanceable countdown, optional flip clock for Desk Setup videos • One-Tap Scenarios — Deep Work / Study / Short Break • 89 Ambient Sounds — rain, ocean, café, forest, and more • Sound Mixing — layer tracks, tune each volume, save your own scenes • iOS-native — Live Activities, widgets, Shortcuts, lock-screen audio • Immersive Mode — double-tap for full-screen focus or recording • Focus Insights — heatmap, stats, and monthly reports • Soft goals — streaks welcome you back; no punishment design WHY STUDIORA? • Minimal — open and start, zero learning curve • All-in-one — timer + ambient sounds, no app juggling • Offline-ready — no account required to focus • Privacy-first — focus data stays on your device • Optional anonymous analytics only — turn them off anytime PERFECT FOR • Students — study sessions, exams, thesis writing • Remote workers — deep work blocks • Neurodivergent listeners looking for brown noise and binaural tools • Creatives — coding, writing, designing in flow STUDIORA PRO — one-time purchase • 73 tracks free forever; Pro adds the Things collection (16 sounds) • Mechanical keyboard, vinyl crackle, wind chimes, typewriter, and more • Bundled in the app — no downloads • Pay once, keep forever — not a subscription Everything else is free: timer, scenarios, mixing, stats, heatmap, reports, achievements, and local audio import. PRIVACY No ads. No account. Focus records never leave your device. Optional anonymous usage stats only — turn them off anytime. Download Studiora and find your focus. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

Screenshots

Studiora4 screens
PTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Studiora at Free against PTimer's $0.99. Studiora also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Studiora is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. Studiora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studiora ships an update every 2 weeks, PTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Studiora versus PTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudioraPTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇航 吴akira kawakami

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Studiora

Subscriptions2
  • monthly membership3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual membership3 Days trial$5.991 Year
3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99

Questions

Is Studiora free?
Studiora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Studiora or PTimer have ads?
Neither Studiora nor PTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studiora or PTimer?
Studiora ships an update every 2 weeks, and PTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Studiora was updated on October 15, 2026 and PTimer on October 14, 2026.

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