Comparison

Study Timer Tracker vs DashBase

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

Head to head
About

Study Timer Tracker

Features
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Know exactly how much you study - and finally stay ahead. Studius is a distraction-free study tracker, focus timer, and Pomodoro app that turns scattered study sessions into real, measurable progress. Most students lose hours to guesswork and procrastination. Studius replaces "Did I study enough?" with a clear answer, every single day. TRACK EVERY MINUTE • Live study timer — watch your hours add up in real time • Daily streaks — build momentum and keep the chain alive • Activity heatmap — see your consistency at a glance • Color-coded progress — instantly know if you're on track or behind HIT YOUR GOALS • Daily, weekly & monthly targets that fit your schedule • Catch-up math — see exactly how many hours you need today • Progress alerts before you fall behind, not after STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER • Built-in Pomodoro timer for proven, focused work • Track deep-focus sessions separately from passive reading • Break tracking for better retention • Per-subject breakdown so no class gets neglected AI-POWERED INSIGHTS • Weekly review of your study patterns • Personalized tips to optimize how you learn • Smart reminders tuned to your own habits DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, minimalist interface with light and dark modes. No social feeds, no noise, no distractions — just you and your goals. GO PRO • Unlimited time tracking • Pomodoro focus timer • Daily, weekly & monthly goals • Activity heatmap & streaks • Track up to 3 subjects • Unlimited, color-coded subjects • Smart reminders & knowledge-decay alerts • AI insights & advanced analytics • Export your data — perfect for academic advisors Whether you're protecting your GPA, prepping for finals, or applying to med school, Studius gives you the accountability to follow through. Stop guessing if you've studied enough. Start knowing. Download Studius and turn time tracking into better grades. Questions or feedback? anpr@outlook.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DashBase

Features
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Your personal archive, always with you. DashBase for iPhone and iPad is the free companion to your archive: read documents, check off tasks, add photos and files on the go - and keep everything that matters in your pocket. WHAT IT DOES • A beautiful document reader - Markdown with no syntax in sight, tappable checkboxes, clickable links. • Tasks with due dates - check off, add new ones, and get notified on the morning they're due. • Review mode: select text with your finger and highlight what matters. • Quick note from the field - lands at the top of the document, ready to process later. • Photos and files as attachments, with preview. • Share anything from anywhere: a PDF from Mail, a link from Safari - straight into your Inbox via the Share sheet. • Projects with statuses, Long-term bases, a Timeline with milestones, full-text search. BIG ON IPAD • A three-pane layout just like the Mac - projects, documents and reader side by side. A FAIR DEAL • Free. No accounts, no ads, no tracking, no AI. • Works fully offline; syncs through your own iCloud - the developer never sees your data. MADE FOR MAC • The full live Markdown editor, drag & drop attachments and exports live in DashBase for Mac. iPhone and iPad are your window into the archive - the Mac is the workshop. WORKS GREAT WITH DASHNOTE • Capture quick thoughts in DashNote and send them to DashBase to grow into knowledge. DashNote captures the moment. DashBase turns it into knowledge.

Screenshots

Study Timer Tracker4 screens
DashBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DashBase at Free against Study Timer Tracker's $1.99. DashBase also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

DashBase is free to download; Study Timer Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Study Timer Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DashBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Study Timer Tracker ships an update every 3 months, DashBase every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Study Timer Tracker versus DashBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy Timer TrackerDashBase
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAneesh PradeepJiri Kluciar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Study Timer Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Studius Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Studius Pro - Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

DashBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Timer Tracker free?
Study Timer Tracker costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DashBase free?
DashBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Study Timer Tracker or DashBase have ads?
Neither Study Timer Tracker nor DashBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Study Timer Tracker or DashBase?
Study Timer Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and DashBase every 3 weeks. Most recently, Study Timer Tracker was updated on October 5, 2026 and DashBase on October 13, 2026.

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