Comparison

riceflow vs Aura Timer

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

Head to head
About

riceflow

Features
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A minimalist item and wish management tool: record lifespan and maintenance plans, track wish lists, and apply knowledge templates to items with just one click. Simple and easy-to-use, helping you better manage daily items.

About

Aura Timer

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Aura Timer is a minimalist focus companion that deeply blends timing with flowing light aesthetics. Swipe to switch between stopwatch, countdown, and Pomodoro modes; drag the elegant dial to set duration; assign three colors to any task β€” once you start, the gradients breathe with your focus, making time visible and tangible. 1.Three Modes, One Swipe A clean home screen with no menus. Simply swipe to land on Stopwatch, Countdown, or Pomodoro β€” choosing your timing style becomes a fluid instinct. 2.Drag to Set, Like Plucking Light In Countdown and Pomodoro, the dial turns into a precise slider. Drag to nudge the time in minute increments, release to lock it in. It’s satisfying, precise, and turns the moment before starting into a small ritual. 3.Triple-Color Light Library For Reading, Writing, Workout, Meditation, or any custom task β€” freely pick three colors. Shimmer Timer automatically generates a unique flowing gradient. Switch tasks and the entire light atmosphere changes. Build a color-coded trigger: one glance, and you’re in the zone. Gentle on the eyes even during long sessions. 4.Dynamic Island & Live Activities Once the timer starts, a progress ring and task icon appear in the Dynamic Island. On the Lock Screen, Live Activities show the remaining time clearly. No need to unlock β€” a single glance keeps you informed, letting the timer quietly fade into the background and protect your deep focus. 5.Shortcuts Automation Deeply integrated with Shortcuts. Set automations to start or stop timing when you open the app, arrive at a location, or at a specific time of day. Turn focus tracking into an effortless habit you don’t even need to think about. 6.Visualized Time Spectrum Review your focus by day, week, or month. The three-color gradients from your tasks appear directly in the charts. Total time, trends, and proportions are clear at a glance. Long-press any day to replay the light flow β€” it’s like a lifestyle map painted in light.

Screenshots

riceflow3 screens
Aura Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: riceflow at Free against Aura Timer's $0.99. riceflow also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Aura Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

riceflow is free to download; Aura Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
riceflow versus Aura Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterriceflowAura Timer
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size96 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThanh Hoang Van馨洁龙 郑

In-app purchases

None

riceflow

No in-app purchases

None

Aura Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is riceflow free?
riceflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aura Timer free?
Aura Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do riceflow or Aura Timer have ads?
riceflow shows ads; Aura Timer does not.

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