GlassTime vs 25
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GlassTime
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GlassTime is a focus timer that feels calm, immersive, and distraction-free. Instead of numbers counting down, your time materializes into glass blocks β quietly, beautifully, one breath at a time. You donβt watch a timer. You build something. Whether youβre studying, working, reading, or simply trying to stay present, GlassTime creates a subtle sense of progress that keeps you focused without pressure. FEATURES β’ Real Liquid Glass focus surfaces, built for iOS 26 β’ Calm aurora backgrounds that adapt as you progress β’ Lock Screen + Dynamic Island β glance-able, never pulling you back β’ Apple Watch companion with the same glass blocks on your wrist β’ 15, 25, 45 or 60-minute sessions β’ Apple Health integration β sessions save as mindful minutes (we never read your Health data) β’ Private by default β no account, no tracking, no ads GlassTime is not just a timer. Itβs a calmer way to focus.
25
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Stay focused. Take real breaks. Get more done. 25-5 Timer is a simple, distraction-free work timer based on the classic technique of alternating focused work sessions with short breaks β with a longer break to recharge after every few sessions. FOCUS YOUR WAY β’ Fully customizable durations β work, short break, long break, and how many sessions before a long break β’ Save multiple presets and switch between them instantly β’ Large, easy-to-read timer with clear progress display STAY IN THE LOOP β’ Get notified the moment a session or break ends, with a different alert for short and long breaks β’ Choose from 10 built-in alert sounds, or import your own β’ Turn sound and vibration on or off independently β’ Keep your screen awake during a session with one toggle TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β’ See today's and yesterday's completed sessions at a glance β’ Browse your full history by day, and correct or clear records anytime ALWAYS WITH YOU ON APPLE WATCH β’ Your timer, presets, and alert settings sync automatically β no setup required β’ Start, pause, and check your progress right from your wrist β’ Glanceable Lock Screen and Dynamic Island display on iPhone A clean, focused tool to help you work better β one session at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 25 at none against GlassTime's 4. 25 also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). GlassTime's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price 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
Both are free to download. GlassTime sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 25 asks for nothing beyond the download.
GlassTime ships an update daily, 25 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GlassTime | 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Felipe C Canhameiro | Legal Prompt Inc. |
In-app purchases
GlassTime
- Minute Tip$0.99
- Session Tip$2.99
- Hour Tip$4.99
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- Deep Tip$9.99
25
No in-app purchases









