# Aro vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Study Timer at none against Aro's shown. Aro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aro | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aro-pomodoro-focus-timer/id6755880086/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manuel Jose Rivas Farinas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822594183) | [Sujeevan Nagarajah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800859644) |

## What reviewers say

### Aro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aro-pomodoro-focus-timer/id6755880086)

This app uses the Pomodoro technique to help you focus on tasks. It offers calming environments and customizable timers to create a ritual for deep work. Track your progress and build streaks without guilt.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timers, Calming focus spaces, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Session organization with intentions and tags, Progress tracking and streaks, Adaptive Pomodoro, Ad-free experience with Pro

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Focus Rooms Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Focus Rooms Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Focus Rooms PRO Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-studyecho/id6756872127)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StudyEcho Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| StudyEcho Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aro free?

Aro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Timer free?

Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Aro or Study Timer have ads?

Aro shows ads; Study Timer does not.

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