Comparison

Nagi vs Ice Melt Focus

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

Head to head
About

Nagi

Features
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Most focus timers try really hard to keep you engaged. Streaks, badges, leaderboards, trees you have to keep alive. At some point the app itself becomes the distraction. Nagi is different. It's just a timer. Instead of numbers ticking down, you see time as a 30x30 dot-matrix pattern that fills in gradually — abstract, calm, and completely free from the anxiety of watching seconds disappear. When your session ends, you get a gentle notification. That's it. No guilt if you skip a day. No rewards for showing up. Just honest, quiet focus. WHAT YOU GET - A unique dot-matrix time display that shows progress without pressure - Pomodoro sessions with three built-in presets (25/50/90 min focus) - Automatic work-to-break transitions so you don't have to think about it - Tag your sessions (Work, Study, Creative, Exercise, Personal) to see where your time goes - Today's session timeline at a glance - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for your daily and weekly focus - Live Activities and Dynamic Island show your session without opening the app - Light and dark themes using Catppuccin palettes — warm colors that are easy on the eyes - Notification sounds you can customize or turn off entirely - Works offline. Always. WHAT YOU WON'T FIND - No streaks or daily goals - No points, badges, or achievements - No leaderboards or social features - No account sign-up - No cloud tracking - No ads, ever NAGI PRO Nagi is free to use. An optional Nagi Pro subscription unlocks: - Custom focus and break durations (any length you want) - Custom tags for your sessions - Full session history and weekly insights Available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled in your App Store account settings. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no servers collecting your focus habits. Your sessions are nobody's business but your own. WHY "NAGI"? 凪 (nagi) is Japanese for a calm, windless sea. That's the feeling we're going for — focus that feels like stillness, not a race. Built by one person who got tired of focus apps that felt like productivity homework. If you just want a timer that works and stays out of your way, this is it. --- Pomodoro Technique® is a registered trademark of Francesco Cirillo. Nagi is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by the Pomodoro Technique® or Francesco Cirillo. Privacy Policy: https://nagitimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://nagitimer.app/terms/

About

Ice Melt Focus

Features
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Focus while the ice melts. Place a virtual ice block on your screen and watch it slowly melt as you study. Inspired by the viral TikTok ice melting method — now as an app. HOW IT WORKS • Pick your time, or use Pomodoro mode • Tap "melt it" and watch the ice crack, drip and shatter • Stay focused — the ice only melts while you do • Finish sessions to build your streak ODDLY SATISFYING FOCUS Realistic ice-melting visuals — cracks, drips and a satisfying finish when your session completes, with ASMR sound and gentle haptics. It's the study timer you actually want to watch. STUDY WITH FRIENDS Create a room and melt together in real time. See who stays focused the longest. TRACK YOUR JOURNEY • Daily streaks and best-streak tracking • Focus stats: pomodoros, time focused, water collected • Time-by-tag breakdown (study, deep work, design…) • Weekly calendar and day planner • Live Activity on your lock screen MADE FOR STUDENTS • Pomodoro mode with customizable rounds & breaks • Achievement badges • Multiple ice types — cube, sphere, block • Beautiful dark mode • Available in 7 languages The ice melting study method went viral for a reason — it works. Download and melt your first ice block today. Privacy Policy: https://mcagataykaban.github.io/ice-melting-challenge-web/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://mcagataykaban.github.io/ice-melting-challenge-web/terms.html

Screenshots

Nagi4 screens
Ice Melt Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nagi at every 10 days against Ice Melt Focus's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nagi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Ice Melt Focus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nagi ships an update every 10 days, Ice Melt Focus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Nagi versus Ice Melt Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNagiIce Melt Focus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgata RaapMustafa Cagatay Kaban

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Nagi

Subscriptions2
  • nagi+ Monthly$2.491 Month
  • nagi+ Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • nagi+ Lifetime$45.99
3 purchases

Ice Melt Focus

Subscriptions2
  • Ice Melt Focus Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Ice Melt Focus Pro - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ice Melt Focus Pro - Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Nagi free?
Nagi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ice Melt Focus free?
Ice Melt Focus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nagi or Ice Melt Focus have ads?
Neither Nagi nor Ice Melt Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nagi or Ice Melt Focus?
Nagi ships an update every 10 days, and Ice Melt Focus every 2 months. Most recently, Nagi was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ice Melt Focus on October 7, 2026.

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