Campfire vs Study Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Campfire
This app provides a minimalist 30-minute focus timer designed to help you stay present during work or study sessions. It continues timing even when your phone is locked, but ends if you exit the application. Support its development through optional in-app purchases.
- Minimalist 30-minute timer
- Focus sessions continue when phone is locked
- Session ends if app is exited
- No ads, accounts, tracking, or data collection
- Optional in-app purchases for development support
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Campfire is a simple 30-minute focus timer. It is intentionally designed to keep you present. The session continues while your phone is locked, but ends if you leave the app. Tap to light a campfire. Stay with the app or lock your screen. You'll hear a bell when the fire goes out and the session ends. We don’t track you. That’s our Privacy Policy in a nutshell. - No ads - No accounts - No tracking - No data collected - No third-party analytics - Data stays on device If Campfire feels useful, you can choose to support its continued development. If not, that’s perfectly okay too. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Study Timer
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Focus better. Study consistently. Build your streak. Study Timer: Pomodoro Focus helps you stay focused, manage study sessions, and build productive habits with a simple Pomodoro timer designed for students, work, and everyday focus. Whether you're preparing for an exam, completing homework, reading, working, or trying to stop procrastinating, start a focus session and concentrate on what matters. STUDY TIMER Turn study time into focused sessions. Start the timer when you're ready to study and keep your attention on one task at a time. Perfect for: • Exam preparation • Homework • Reading • Revision • University and school • Writing • Coding • Deep work POMODORO FOCUS SESSIONS Use the Pomodoro technique to alternate focused work with intentional breaks. Complete sessions, take breaks, and start again when you're ready. Create a study rhythm that works for you instead of relying on motivation alone. BUILD YOUR FOCUS STREAK Consistency matters. Complete focused sessions regularly to build your streak and turn studying into a daily habit. Watch your progress grow as focused minutes become productive days. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how much time you spend studying and focusing. Review your completed sessions, follow your progress, and use your history to stay consistent with your goals. FOCUS FOR STUDY OR WORK Not studying today? Use the timer for: • Work sessions • Personal projects • Reading • Planning • Writing • Coding • Creative work • Daily tasks A SIMPLE PRODUCTIVITY SYSTEM You don't need a complicated planner to start. Choose what you want to accomplish, start your study timer, and focus on one session at a time. REDUCE DISTRACTIONS Create dedicated time for focused work and make it easier to step away from distracting habits while studying. FOR STUDENTS AND FOCUS SEEKERS Whether you're studying for your next exam, working through a to-do list, or simply trying to improve your daily focus, Study Timer gives you a simple way to start and stay consistent. START YOUR NEXT FOCUS SESSION One focused session can become a streak. Start your Study Timer, use the Pomodoro technique, and turn focused time into daily progress. Privacy Policy: https://www.avelisselabs.com/privacy/focus-proof Terms of Use: https://www.avelisselabs.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Campfire at every 2 days against Study Timer's every 3 weeks. Study Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Campfire sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Study Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Campfire ships an update every 2 days, Study Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Campfire | Study Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saumya Karan | Avelisse labs LLC |
In-app purchases
Campfire
- Monthly (basic)$0.991 Month
- Monthly (extra)$1.991 Month
- One-time support (small)$1.99
- One-time support (medium)$4.99
- One-time support (large)$9.99
Study Timer
- Monthly pro access$2.991 Month
- Yearly pro access$19.991 Year
- Lifetime pro access$24.99








