Comparison

Dieter Clock vs Safa

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

Head to head
About

Dieter Clock

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Beautiful minimalism meets powerful timers. Inspired by timeless design principles, Dieter Clock embodies "Less but Better" through thoughtful design and purposeful functionality. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Every element serves a purpose. No clutter, no distractions. Just essential timer and clock functionality wrapped in an elegant, functional design. CORE FEATURES - Analogue Clock Clean, distraction-free time display with smooth hand movements - Pomodoro Timer Customizable work and break sessions with Live Activities on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Countdown Timer Quick presets for common durations with visual progress indicators - Stopwatch Precise time tracking with unlimited duration - Habit Building System Build lasting habits with the Tiny Habits method, identity-based goals, streak tracking, and Apple Calendar integration - Live Activities Real-time Pomodoro timer on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iOS 16.1+) - Apple Watch App Full functionality with haptic feedback and seamless sync - Real-Time Sync Seamless synchronisation across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - Six Beautiful Themes Carefully crafted designs inspired by timeless principles - Custom Notifications Choose your sounds or enjoy silent mode - Screen Wake Control Keep your screen active during timers - 13 Languages Localised experience for global users PERFECT FOR Focus work sessions Study breaks Meditation timing Cooking timers Building daily habits Any task requiring time awareness DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Inspired by Dieter Rams' "Less but Better" principle, Dieter Clock proves that great design isn't about adding more features-it's about perfecting the essentials. No ads. No clutter. Just beautiful, purposeful design. Experience productivity through the lens of timeless design. Download Dieter Clock today. "Less but Better" - Dieter Rams

About

Safa

Features
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Safa is a beautiful, distraction-free Pomodoro timer built for deep focus โ€” in Arabic and English. Whether you're studying, working, or building a new habit, Safa helps you stay on task with structured focus sessions, smart breaks, and a calm interface that gets out of your way. FREE & SAFA PRO Safa is free to download and includes the Pomodoro timer, all 5 timer styles, Live Activity & HealthKit sync, and full styling. Safa Pro unlocks advanced features marked below with "โ€” Pro". STAY FOCUSED, EFFORTLESSLY Set a session and let Safa handle the rest. Choose from 5 timer styles โ€” fill, drain, disc, glass, or time-only โ€” and customize everything to match how you work. - Pomodoro technique built-in: 25-min sessions, short and long breaks - Auto-start breaks and focus rounds for uninterrupted flow - Custom session labels and tags โ€” Pro - Commitment Mode: locks you in once you start โ€” Pro LIVE ACTIVITY Your countdown lives on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island โ€” always visible, no unlocking needed. - Live Activity with real-time countdown - Dynamic Island support BLOCK DISTRACTIONS โ€” Pro When it's focus time, Safa locks you out of distracting apps using Apple Screen Time โ€” no willpower required. - Built-in app blocker powered by Screen Time โ€” Pro - Choose exactly which apps to block per session โ€” Pro TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Session stats with charts โ€” Pro - 10+ achievement badges โ€” Pro - HealthKit integration: earn Mindful Minutes with each session BUILT FOR ARABIC SPEAKERS Safa is designed from the ground up for Arabic โ€” complete Arabic interface, right-to-left layouts, and Arabic-Indic numerals on the timer. Switch languages anytime in Settings. BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN 7 accent color palettes, 8 background presets, full dark mode. PRIVACY FIRST All data lives on your device or in your own iCloud. No accounts, no logins, no ads. SAFA PRO SUBSCRIPTION Safa Pro: $4.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://sunny-otter-c7dc52.netlify.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sunny-otter-c7dc52.netlify.app/privacy

Screenshots

Dieter Clock4 screens
Safa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dieter Clock at none against Safa's 2. Dieter Clock also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Safa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dieter Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Dieter Clock versus Safa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDieter ClockSafa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOguzhan BilginKhalid Hadadi

In-app purchases

None

Dieter Clock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Safa

Subscriptions2
  • Safa Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Safa Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Dieter Clock free?
Dieter Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safa free?
Safa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dieter Clock or Safa have ads?
Neither Dieter Clock nor Safa shows ads.

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