Comparison

Tempo study timer vs TimeValve

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

Head to head
About

Tempo study timer

Features
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Turn Your Studies into a Playlist No rankings, no comparisons. Curate today's study routine just like picking a song, and quietly get started. Study Playlist Create a playlist of your subjects and tasks, just like a music app. Enjoy the fun of personally handpicking and curating your sessions for the day. My Study Log Daily, weekly, and monthly statistics. Track your progress at a glance.

About

TimeValve

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In a world of short-form videos and social media, it's easy to lose track of time without even noticing. Lasting change begins not with force, but with your own small choices. As you care for your aquarium, you'll care for your digital habits too. β—‹ Your Screen Time at a Glance The time you spend on apps you choose becomes the water in your aquarium. The more you use them, the lower your water level gets, and your fish respond with different moods and behaviors. β—‹ Your Aquarium Each app you choose to block gets its own aquarium. Decorate your aquarium with fish, plants, and ornaments to make it truly yours. Take a moment to feed your fish and enjoy the little moments together. β—‹ Focus & Rewards Complete focus sessions and collect Jelly. Use Jelly to unlock new fish, plants, and decorations to grow your own unique aquarium. β—‹ Usage Calendar View your daily app usage and focus sessions on the calendar. See your usage patterns at a glance and stay on top of your digital habits. β—‹ With Friends Share your aquarium with friends and encourage each other along the way. Good habits are easier to create together. Let your aquarium remind you to spend more time on what truly matters.

Screenshots

Tempo study timer4 screens
TimeValve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo study timer at none against TimeValve's 3. Tempo study timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). TimeValve's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price 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. TimeValve sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tempo study timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempo study timer ships an update fortnightly, TimeValve every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
Tempo study timer versus TimeValve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempo study timerTimeValve
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size81 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaihun KimHyundong Kim

In-app purchases

None

Tempo study timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeValve

One-time3
  • Jelly_30$2.99
  • Jelly_50$3.99
  • Jelly_120$7.99

Questions

Is Tempo study timer free?
Tempo study timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeValve free?
TimeValve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tempo study timer or TimeValve have ads?
TimeValve shows ads; Tempo study timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Tempo study timer or TimeValve?
Tempo study timer ships an update fortnightly, and TimeValve every 4 days. Most recently, Tempo study timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and TimeValve on October 15, 2026.

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