Comparison

Aura vs Quiet IQ

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

Head to head
About

Aura

Features
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Aura is a gentle focus timer for ADHD minds — built for people who freeze up at aggressive productivity apps. Most focus apps treat your brain like a discipline problem. Loud alarms. Big red STOP buttons. Guilt when you break a streak. For a lot of us, that just adds shame to the spiral. Aura does the opposite. It's calm, quiet, and forgiving — designed around how focus actually works for neurodivergent minds. WHAT MAKES AURA DIFFERENT A timer that flows with you Start a 25-minute session with a soft breathing visual. When time's up, there's no alarm — the timer simply keeps counting up if you're still in flow, with a quiet "Going further" label. You stop when you're ready. A gentle 90-minute cap reminds you to rest. Streaks without the shame Build a 7-day streak and celebrate real milestones. Miss a day? It just resets to 1 — no guilt messages, no "you ruined your streak." Progress, not punishment. Daily intention Set one clear focus each morning. No endless to-do lists — just the single thing that matters right now. Share your focus Turn a finished session into a beautiful card — overlay your stats on your own photo and share to Instagram Stories, Messages, anywhere. Your focus, your way. Self-compassion, not hustle culture Calming quotes and gentle check-ins instead of "crush your goals" pressure. "Rest is resistance." "Your nervous system is sending a message: slow down." WHO AURA IS FOR - Adults with ADHD who struggle with task initiation and overwhelm - Students who need a calm study timer that won't add anxiety - Anyone tired of productivity apps that feel like a threat Aura is a sanctuary for focus. No pressure. No shame. Just presence. — Aura offers an optional Premium subscription (monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial). You can use Aura's core focus sessions without subscribing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quiet IQ

A visually intuitive timer designed to enhance focus for individuals with ADHD. It offers customizable countdowns and count-ups with clear alerts, making time management simpler and less overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown and count-up timer
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and styles
  • Saved timers for recurring tasks
  • Sound, haptic, and visual end alerts
  • Minimalist and calming design
  • Touch-friendly controls
Features
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A timer that helps you focus without adding more friction. ADHD Focus Timer is a modern visual timer for iPhone and iPad designed to make timing feel simpler, clearer, and easier to stick with. Set a timer fast, count up or count down, customize the look, save favorites, and get clear end alerts that are easy to notice. Features: • Count down and count up • Large visual timer display • Touch-friendly controls • Saved timers for repeat tasks • Custom colors, fonts, and styles • Sound, haptics, and visual end alerts • Minimal design built to feel calm and clear Great for: • Focus sessions • Homework and studying • Work blocks • Daily routines • Breaks and transitions • Cleaning, reading, workouts, and more Designed to feel: • Fast to start • Easy to read • Simple to customize • Clear when time is up • Helpful without being overwhelming If you want a visual focus timer that feels modern, flexible, and easy to use, ADHD Focus Timer is ready when you are.

Screenshots

Aura4 screens
Quiet IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Quiet IQ at every 11 days against Aura's every 3 weeks. Aura's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Aura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Quiet IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aura ships an update every 3 weeks, Quiet IQ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aura versus Quiet IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuraQuiet IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnar AskarovaForgio Technologies, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aura

Subscriptions2
  • Aura Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Aura Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Quiet IQ

Subscriptions1
  • Quiet IQ Premium Annual$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Aura free?
Aura is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet IQ free?
Quiet IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aura or Quiet IQ have ads?
Neither Aura nor Quiet IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aura or Quiet IQ?
Aura ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quiet IQ every 11 days. Most recently, Aura was updated on October 4, 2026 and Quiet IQ on October 5, 2026.

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