Comparison

Study Timer vs Study with Tino

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

Head to head
About

Study Timer

This app provides a unique study companion experience with an animated cat that studies and rests alongside you. It features a Pomodoro timer, customizable sessions, and ambient lofi music to create a focused and cozy study environment. It's designed to enhance concentration without gamification or pressure.

Highlights
  • Animated cat study companion
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable durations
  • Automatic break timer
  • Ambient lofi music and sound effects
  • Session notes and streak tracking
  • Works offline and with phone locked
Features
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Meet Momo - a calico cat with round glasses and a pink sweater who sits at her desk and studies with you. She writes when you work. She sleeps when you rest. She's not a reward. She's a companion. Press Start and watch Momo come alive - writing in her notebook by candlelight while lofi music and vinyl crackle fill the room. When your pomodoro break starts, she drifts off to sleep. When you come back, she's ready. POMODORO TIMER BUILT FOR STUDENTS - Classic 25-minute pomodoro sessions or set your own duration - Automatic break timer with customizable break length - Pomodoro mode auto-cycles focus and break sessions - Save presets for your favorite study routines BUILT FOR HOW YOU STUDY - Plays alongside Spotify and Apple Music - never interrupts your playlist - Works with your phone locked - timer keeps running in background - Session notes to log what you studied - Streak tracking to build daily focus habits A STUDY COMPANION, NOT A CLOCK - AI-generated character animation - not a sprite, not a sticker - Three-layer spatial audio with vinyl backing, ambient SFX, and lofi music - Dark Academia aesthetic - warm, cozy, cinematic - Handwritten typography throughout MOMO PREMIUM - Remove all ads forever - We don't like subscriptions either - pay once for $9.99 - Or $3.99/week with a 3-day free trial - Support an indie developer and keep Momo's lamp burning HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick your focus duration or use the 25-minute pomodoro default 2. Press Start - Momo begins studying with you 3. When time's up, Momo falls asleep during your break 4. Log your session, build your streak, repeat WHY STUDENTS LOVE MOMO - Cozy lofi anime aesthetic designed for late-night study sessions - No account required - everything stays on your device - Lightweight - no bloated 200MB productivity apps here - Works offline - no internet needed - Momo studies with you - consistent effort earns her company PERFECT FOR Exam prep • Essay writing • Homework sessions • Reading Revision • Deep work • Coding • Creative projects • ADHD focus Momo doesn't gamify your focus. She doesn't guilt you into studying. She just sits there, working alongside you, making your phone feel like a warm corner of a quiet library. Download free. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage in Apple ID settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Study with Tino

Features
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The sequel to 'Study Time with Rain' — [Study Time with Tino] "Don't go extinct either." — Tino, the last dinosaur left standing. Study with Tino is a study buddy app that tracks your focus time with a Pomodoro timer and a count-up timer. Turn on the timer and Tino, the last dinosaur to survive extinction, shows up to study with you. Split focus and rest neatly with the Pomodoro method, or simply stack up today's focus time with count-up. Play music and white noise that ease your mind, look back on your day, and build the focus routine that fits you best. ■ Multiple Modes: Landscape/Portrait, Light/Dark * Comfortable on iPhone and iPad alike — both landscape and portrait are fully supported. * Dark Mode is built in for easier viewing, day or night. ■ Study With Friends * Invite friends to share and cheer on each other's study time. * Staying focused is easier, and way more fun, together. ■ Adorable Character Customization * Dress up your character with cute study-themed items. * With a charming Tino by your side, you'll want to sit back down at your desk again and again. ■ Apple Watch Integration * Check and control your timer right from your Apple Watch. * No need for a separate physical timer — track your study time straight from your wrist. ■ Focus Timer * Choose whichever fits you best: Pomodoro timer or count-up timer. * Set your own focus and break lengths to build a study rhythm that works for you. ■ Study Records That Add Up * See exactly how hard you worked today, day by day, at a glance. * Check your weekly timeline and monthly stats, and feel proud of how far you've come. ■ Cozy Music & White Noise * Enjoy calming music and white noise made for studying. * From quiet nights to rainy days to a mellow jazz mood — pick whatever fits your vibe. We just want to be the warm, quiet companion that makes you want to sit back down at your desk. Turn on the timer today, and let's build your own precious focus time, one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://dashing-leek-81d.notion.site/StudywithTino-Privacy-Policy-3aa4376fbca6800a99ead6256214bf25?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Study Timer4 screens
Study with Tino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Study with Tino at none against Study Timer's shown. Study with Tino also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Study Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Study with Tino 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

Study Timer ships an update monthly, Study with Tino daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Study Timer versus Study with Tino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudy TimerStudy with Tino
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloud Motion Lab LLCnnemo Lab

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Study Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Momo Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Momo Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Study with Tino

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1개월$2.991 Month
  • Premium 3개월$8.993 Months
  • Premium 1년$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Study Timer free?
Study Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study with Tino free?
Study with Tino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Study Timer or Study with Tino have ads?
Study Timer shows ads; Study with Tino does not.
Which is updated more often, Study Timer or Study with Tino?
Study Timer ships an update monthly, and Study with Tino daily. Most recently, Study Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Study with Tino on October 6, 2026.

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