Comparison

Homework Timer vs Tiny Reads

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

Head to head
About

Homework Timer

Features
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Homework Timer – Focus Better. Finish Faster. Homework doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Homework Timer helps children and parents stay organised, focused, and in control of their study time with a simple, beautifully designed productivity tool built for real‑world school life. Stay on Track Whether it’s a 20‑minute reading block or a full study hour, Homework Timer keeps you focused without burnout. Built for Students and Parents Time each child Track progress across multiple subjects Reduce arguments about how much time has been spent on homework Smart, Simple, Effective Homework Timer uses proven time‑management techniques to help you build better habits. No clutter, no distractions—just a clean, intuitive interface that keeps you moving forward. Perfect For Daily homework Study sessions Reading time Boost Productivity Watch your consistency improve as you complete more sessions. Homework Timer helps you stay motivated and accountable, one task at a time.

About

Tiny Reads

Discover bite-sized articles on diverse topics like science, history, and psychology. Swipe through personalized decks, save interesting reads, and enjoy a calm, focused learning experience without endless scrolling.

Highlights
  • Short articles for quick reading
  • Personalized topic decks
  • Swipe to save or dismiss
  • Clean reader view
  • Saved and dismissed articles
  • Light and dark themes
  • No account required
Features
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Tiny Reads is a calm app for short, thoughtful articles you can finish in a few minutes. Your topics live in a library. Categories are shelves, and every theme on them is a book you can pick up — Science, History, Culture, Psychology, Philosophy, Nature, Finance, Health and Technology. Choose the books you are curious about, open your reading deck, and swipe through bite-sized reads. Tap any card to read the full article, save it for later, or dismiss what does not interest you. Select any passage while reading to turn it into a highlight, add a personal note, and revisit it anytime — or pin it right to your Home Screen alongside a widget that keeps a fresh article within reach, so reading stays part of your day. Everything you read is kept. Your archive holds saved, read and dismissed cards, with filters by shelf or by book and search inside. Every shelf comes with a free Universal book, and Space sits on the Science shelf for free as well. If you want to go deeper into one subject, there are themed books to unlock — Physics, Neuro Science, Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Japan, France, Cognitive Biases, Trauma, Stoicism, Existentialism, How Money Works, Financial Crashes, Ocean, Arctic, Sleep, Immune System, AI and the Internet — 80 short reads in each. They are one-time purchases. No subscriptions, ever. Features: • Short articles for quick reading sessions • A library of shelves and books — keep only the topics you care about • Swipe to save or dismiss • Highlight passages and add your own notes • Home Screen widgets — a fresh article to build a reading habit, plus your saved highlights • Clean reader view • Archive with filters and search • Light and dark themes • No account required to start Tiny Reads is made for simple curiosity, quiet learning, and small daily reading moments without feeds, noise, or endless scrolling. I built this app because I wanted it to exist for myself, and I am genuinely excited about where the idea can go. I would love to hear what you think of it. Good, bad, or somewhere in between — every bit of feedback is welcome, and I am always happy to keep improving Tiny Reads. More topics, books and reading cards are planned for future versions. I am also open to collaborating with a designer who enjoys thoughtful, minimal reading experiences. If that sounds interesting, feel free to contact me.

Screenshots

Homework Timer4 screens
Tiny Reads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homework Timer at none against Tiny Reads's 9. Homework Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Tiny Reads sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Homework Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homework Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Tiny Reads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Homework Timer versus Tiny Reads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomework TimerTiny Reads
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB105 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConscious VisionsVlad Sadovnyk

In-app purchases

None

Homework Timer

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Tiny Reads

One-time9
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Science Pack$2.99
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  • History Pack$2.99
  • Psychology Pack$2.99
  • Philosophy Pack$2.99
  • Finance Pack$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
  • Extra Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Homework Timer free?
Homework Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tiny Reads free?
Tiny Reads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Homework Timer or Tiny Reads have ads?
Neither Homework Timer nor Tiny Reads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homework Timer or Tiny Reads?
Homework Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tiny Reads fortnightly. Most recently, Homework Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Tiny Reads on September 21, 2026.

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