Rowan Timer vs Sprout Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rowan Timer
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Make it easier to begin studying. Choose a 15, 25, 45, or 60-minute focus session and watch your progress on a visual timer. Complete a session to earn seeds. Collect animated timer pointers like a honeybee or ladybug to make focus time feel rewarding. β’ One-tap focus presets and a hands-on timer dial β’ Optional 5-minute break after a completed session β’ Todayβs focus time and completed sessions β’ Calendar history and shareable study logs β’ Gentle colors and optional sound Rowan Timer is a simple Pomodoro-style study timer for reading, work, and everyday focus.
Sprout Focus
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Grow your focus, one session at a time. Sprout Focus turns deep work into a garden. Set a timer, lock your phone in your Sprout Focus planter, and watch a seed grow into a blooming plant while you stay focused. Pick up your phone too early and it never blooms β finish the session and your garden grows. Features β’ Pair with your Sprout Focus device over Bluetooth to physically lock away distractions β’ Watch your plant grow in real time as your focus session counts down β’ Tag sessions β studying, work, reading, exercise, meditation and more β’ Track your garden: total focus time, streaks, daily goals, and a breakdown of what you grew β’ Set a daily growth goal and gentle reminders to keep your streak alive Plant a session, stay present, and let your focus bloom.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sprout Focus at none against Rowan Timer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rowan Timer | Sprout Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | λ‘μμΈν°λ ν°λΈ | Coding Minds, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Rowan Timer
No in-app purchases
Sprout Focus
No in-app purchases









