Comparison

Study & Focus Timer vs Meltimer

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

Head to head
About

Study & Focus Timer

Features
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Meet your cutest accountability partner. This unique study timer turns focus into a game: choose your study pet, start a session, and turn minutes into milestones. Track total hours, build streaks, view beautiful charts, and earn awards as you stay consistent. Customize themes to match your vibe and switch pets anytime for fresh motivation. Why you’ll love it One-tap study timer β€” Simple start/stop with custom durations. Study Pets β€” Pick a companion that grows with your progress. Track hours β€” See total time and session history at a glance. Streaks & awards β€” Keep momentum with daily/weekly streaks and collectible badges. Stats & charts β€” Visualize today, weekly, monthly, and yearly focus. Themes & personalization β€” Customize colors, gradients, and swap pets anytime. Gentle reminders β€” Nudge notifications to get back in flow. Perfect for students, exam prep, self-learners, and anyone who wants to study smarterβ€”not longer. Start your first session today and watch your petβ€”and your productivityβ€”thrive Subscription Policy - Subscriptions are billed weekly or monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/zenpawstudytimer/projects Service Terms - https://sites.google.com/view/zenpawstudytimer/terms You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Basic access to the app will allow the user to view themes and check customization of app With In app purchase, user can app unlimited on a weekly or monthly subscription.

About

Meltimer

Features
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Meltimer turns focus time into something you can actually see. Instead of staring at a plain countdown, watch a block of ice melt away, a candle burn down, an hourglass empty, or a plant grow β€” all in real time, synced to your focus session. It's a small shift that makes deep work feel less like a chore and more like something worth watching through. WHY MELTIMER Most timers just count numbers. Meltimer gives your focus time a visual, almost meditative form β€” so you actually want to stay locked in until it's done. ALL MODES, NO PAYWALL Melting Ice and Burning Candle modes β€” free from the start, no sign-up required Hourglass, Growing Plant, Fire, and Balloon β€” unlock each one permanently by watching a single quick ad Session durations: 1, 5, 15, or 25 minutes free, with 45 and 60 minute sessions unlockable by watching a quick ad BUILD REAL HABITS Daily streaks that keep you coming back XP and leveling system as you rack up focused hours 15 unlockable achievements, from your first session to deep, sustained focus milestones Weekly focus stats so you can see your progress at a glance BUILT FOR REAL FOCUS Clean, distraction-free interface Optional ambient sound (light rain, soft fire crackle) while you work Haptic feedback and completion chimes Daily focus reminders to help you build consistency Whether you're studying, working deep on a project, or just trying to build a healthier relationship with focused time, Meltimer makes every minute visible β€” and every session a little more satisfying to finish. Download Meltimer and make your time visible.

Screenshots

Study & Focus Timer4 screens
Meltimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meltimer at none against Study & Focus Timer's 3. Meltimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Study & Focus Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Study & Focus Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Meltimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Study & Focus Timer versus Meltimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy & Focus TimerMeltimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextPixel appsAbdelhamid jilali Hlili

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Study & Focus Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Study Timer - Weekly Plan3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Study Timer - Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Study Timer - Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
None

Meltimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study & Focus Timer free?
Study & Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Meltimer free?
Meltimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Study & Focus Timer or Meltimer have ads?
Meltimer shows ads; Study & Focus Timer does not.

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