Comparison

Nook vs UNTIL Timer

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

Head to head
About

Nook

Features
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From a simple "Background Music" to your new "Focus App." Nook is a virtual coworking space where you can immerse yourself in your work while feeling the gentle presence of others, wrapped in soothing ambient sounds like a crackling campfire or ocean waves. Say goodbye to the loneliness of remote work or late-night studying. Nook creates a cozy, highly focused environment right on your phoneβ€”just like sitting in your favorite cafe or a quiet library. 【 What is Nook? 】 It’s a virtual focus room designed for silent shared experiences. ・ Choose your favorite environment (like a Campfire or Beach). ・ Find an empty seat and claim your spot. ・ Dive deep into your tasks. You'll share the space with others who are also working hard. There is no direct chat, no voice calls, and zero pressure to socialize. Just the comforting feeling of "someone is here with me," giving you that gentle push to stay focused. 【 The Perfect Distance: Body Doubling 】 Every few minutes, someone might walk in to start their session, or quietly pack up and leave. Occasionally, a tiny bubble with a brief status update floats by. This subtle sense of connection serves as a perfect "body doubling" experience, melting away the isolation of working alone without the distraction of social media. 【 Aesthetic & Immersive Design 】 Designed with warm, neutral tones and a minimalist aesthetic. The gentle, unobtrusive animations enhance your immersion without breaking your concentration. 【 Key Features 】 β—† Cozy Spaces ・ Curated ambient sounds tailored to your mood. ・ A distraction-free UI that keeps you grounded. ・ A loose, stress-free connection with others sharing the same room. β—† Identity & Seat Selection ・ Pick your seat in beautifully crafted isometric rooms. ・ Set up your "Identity Card" to share a quick status with the room. 【 Perfect For: 】 ・ Those feeling isolated during remote work or studying. ・ People who get distracted easily and need the "presence of others" to focus (Body Doubling). ・ Lovers of cafe or library atmospheres. ・ Anyone tired of exhausting social media notifications or forced communication. ・ Users who want to put their phone down and stop doomscrolling. 【 Premium Plan 】 Nook offers a Premium Plan for users who want to elevate their focus environment (Basic features are completely free!). ・ Unlimited access to all Room Types. ・ Completely ad-free experience. ・ Early access to upcoming features. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://note.com/kojiro79/n/n7c8899db1c9b 【 A Note from the Developer 】 Nook is an indie app built with a lot of love. Your reviews and feedback are what keep this project going and growing! If you have ideas like "I wish there was this kind of room" or "This feature would help me focus better," I’d love to hear them. Let's make our solitary hours richer and more focused. I hope Nook becomes a quiet, supportive companion in your daily routine!

About

UNTIL Timer

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UNTIL Timer is a simple way to manage your focus with a finish time. Instead of setting β€œ30 minutes” or β€œ60 minutes,” choose the clock time you want to reach. UNTIL turns that time into a small, visible deadline and shows you exactly how much time is left. A FINISH TIME FOR BETTER FOCUS When a task has no clear edge, attention can drift. UNTIL gives what you are doing now a finish line. Not a complicated schedule. Not another productivity system. Just a clear β€œuntil.” SET A TIME. FOCUS ON NOW. Use UNTIL for: β€’ Finishing a focused work session β€’ Getting ready to leave β€’ Study and homework β€’ Creative work β€’ Chores and household routines β€’ Breaks and transitions β€’ Any task that needs a clear finish line SMALL DEADLINES, THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY The real deadline may be tomorrow, next week, or months away. UNTIL lets you create smaller deadlines inside today. β€œI’ll work on this until 10:30.” β€œI’ll get ready until 8:15.” β€œI’ll finish this part by 3:00.” A small finish line can make it easier to give your attention to what matters now. SIMPLE BY DESIGN β€’ Set an end time instead of calculating a duration β€’ See remaining time at a glance β€’ Get an alarm or notification when time is up β€’ Keep the countdown visible when you want it β€’ Save timers you use again UNTIL PRO Get more from every countdown with UNTIL PRO. Save, organize, repeat, and personalize the small deadlines that shape your day. UNTIL isn’t about managing every minute. It’s about managing your focus. Pick a time. See what’s left. Focus on now. Give your focus a finish line. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nook4 screens
UNTIL Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UNTIL Timer at none against Nook's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Nook sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and UNTIL Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nook ships an update fortnightly, UNTIL Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Nook versus UNTIL Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNookUNTIL Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size123 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryasuhiro kojimatiedhearts, Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Nook

Subscriptions2
  • Nook Pass (1 Month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Nook Pass (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Cookie Tip$2.99
  • Slice of Cake Tip$6.99
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  • Nook Pass (Lifetime)$59.99
3 purchases

UNTIL Timer

Subscriptions2
  • UNTIL PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • UNTIL PRO Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • UNTIL PRO One-time$69.99

Questions

Is Nook free?
Nook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UNTIL Timer free?
UNTIL Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nook or UNTIL Timer have ads?
Nook shows ads; UNTIL Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Nook or UNTIL Timer?
Nook ships an update fortnightly, and UNTIL Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nook was updated on October 6, 2026 and UNTIL Timer on October 1, 2026.

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