Comparison

Study Timer vs Plexia

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

Head to head
About

Study Timer

Features
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Stop losing hours to distraction. Pomodoro Timer uses the proven 25/5 focus technique to help students, remote workers, and anyone with ADHD build deep work habits — one session at a time. Live Activities keep your timer on the lock screen. Dynamic Island shows time remaining at a glance. Your streak keeps you coming back. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • Live Activities & Dynamic Island — stay focused without touching your phone • Control Center toggle — start a session in one tap (iOS 18+) • Home screen widgets — see your streak and next session instantly • Ambient sounds — rain, white noise, café, forest, ocean (Pro) • iCloud sync — your stats follow you across iPhone and iPad FREE FOREVER • Pomodoro timer with custom session lengths (15, 25, 45, 60 min) • Up to 3 active tasks with session tracking • Daily and weekly stats • Streak tracking with flame indicator UPGRADE TO PRO • Unlimited tasks • Ambient focus sounds • Advanced charts • iCloud sync Try Pro free for 3 days. No charge until the trial ends.

About

Plexia

Features
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Plexia — Medical Study & Exam Prep Plexia brings your medical prep into one focused workspace: timed study sessions by subject, structured medical notes with audio where available, and a powerful question bank — plus calendar and performance tools so you can see progress, not just hours logged. What you can do • Study timer & habits — Track sessions by basic and clinical science areas, use reminders and streaks to stay consistent. • Medical notes — Navigate courses, topics, and notes in an organized flow; listen to explanations when audio is offered. • Question bank — Practice in a dedicated solving experience designed for serious review. • Calendar — Plan and align study blocks with the rest of your schedule. • Performance & insights — Charts and analytics help you spot strengths and gaps. • Apple Watch — See your active study session on your wrist when using timer features. • Comfortable study — Dark mode and reading-friendly options for long sessions. Built for medical students and residents worldwide who want structure, data, and depth in one app — wherever your curriculum or licensing exam takes you.

Screenshots

Study Timer4 screens
Plexia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plexia at none against Study Timer's 2. Plexia also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Plexia asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Study Timer versus Plexia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy TimerPlexia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDavronjon KarimovAhmet Ay

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Study Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Yearly With 3day Trial Subscription$29.991 Year
None

Plexia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Study Timer free?
Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plexia free?
Plexia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Study Timer or Plexia have ads?
Neither Study Timer nor Plexia shows ads.

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