Comparison

Driplet vs Ephemeridis

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

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About

Driplet

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Meet Driplet, the purely visual focus timer designed to help you enter a flow state without the anxiety of ticking clocks or distracting alerts. Whether you are studying in a quiet library, working in a shared office, or managing ADHD time blindness, Driplet transforms abstract time into a satisfying, fluid experience. Instead of watching numbers count down, watch as vibrant liquid droplets slowly fill your vessel, grounding your focus drop by drop. WHY DRIPLET? 100% Silent & Distraction-Free Driplet is designed to be a quiet companion. There are no ticking sounds, no jarring alarms, and no background noise to break your concentration. It is perfectly safe to use in classrooms, libraries, or late at night without disturbing others. Visual Anchoring for Time Blindness For neurodivergent minds, standard timers can feel stressful or abstract. Driplet turns time into a physical quantity. As the liquid level rises, you gain an intuitive sense of how much time has passed and how much is left, helping you stay on task naturally. Gamified Completion Turn productivity into a satisfying loop. Select your favorite character sticker to accompany you. When the vessel is full, your session is visually completeβ€”giving you a hit of dopamine and a sense of accomplishment. CORE FEATURES (FREE): Liquid Mechanics: High-fidelity fluid simulation that fills up as you focus. Visual Progress: A clear, aesthetic representation of your Pomodoro or custom timer sessions. Tilt Control: Tilt your phone to interact with the liquid physics (works with gyroscope). Pause & Resume: Flexible control over your study sessions. Some features require a subscription or in-app purchase. DRIPLET PREMIUM: Unlock the full aesthetic experience and make your timer truly yours. Driplet Premium gives you access to: Custom Liquid Colors: Change the fluid from standard blue to Neon Slime, Molten Gold, Pink Lemonade, and more. Exclusive Backgrounds: Swap the default view for cozy, dark mode, or vibrant aesthetic backdrops to match your mood. Premium Characters & Stickers: Unlock a wide variety of cute and cool companions to sit atop your timer. PERFECT FOR: Students: Ideal for "Study with Me" sessions and quiet library use. ADHD & Autism: A sensory-friendly, non-stimulating way to track time. Terms of Use: https://driplet-web.vercel.app/en/terms

About

Ephemeridis

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A modern almanac for everyday life. Ephemeridis brings together the essential information of every single day in one elegant and easy-to-read app. Follow the Sun and the Moon, explore calendar events, name days, holidays, weather, tides and much more β€” all presented in a clean interface designed to be consulted every day. Instead of switching between several apps, Ephemeridis gathers everything that gives meaning to a date into a single daily page. Features β€’ Sun and Moon information β€’ Calendar and important dates β€’ Name days and holidays β€’ Weather information β€’ Tide information β€’ Nearby places β€’ Browse any date of the year β€’ Elegant and distraction-free design β€’ Privacy-friendly by design Ephemeridis is not just a calendar. It’s your modern almanac.

Screenshots

Driplet4 screens
Ephemeridis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ephemeridis at Free against Driplet's $1.99. Ephemeridis also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). Driplet's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ads 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

Ephemeridis is free to download; Driplet costs $1.99 up front. Driplet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ephemeridis asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driplet ships an update every 11 days, Ephemeridis every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 2 level
Driplet versus Ephemeridis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDripletEphemeridis
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Best chart rank#181 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUHAMMED MIRAC SENGONULmagalie pacreau

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Driplet

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$12.991 Year
None

Ephemeridis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Driplet free?
Driplet costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ephemeridis free?
Ephemeridis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Driplet or Ephemeridis have ads?
Neither Driplet nor Ephemeridis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driplet or Ephemeridis?
Driplet ships an update every 11 days, and Ephemeridis every 5 weeks. Most recently, Driplet was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ephemeridis on November 9, 2026.

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