Aura vs Quiet IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aura
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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/
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Aura | Quiet IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anar Askarova | Forgio Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
Aura
- Aura Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Aura Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Quiet IQ
- Quiet IQ Premium Annual$1.991 Year
- 2-Day Free TrialFree
- Lifetime Access$2.99








