Comparison

PTimer vs Plachieve

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

Head to head
About

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

About

Plachieve

Features
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Plachieve is a planning app that helps you turn goals into daily actions. Whether you are studying for exams, working on a personal project, building habits, or managing your work schedule, Plachieve helps you connect long-term goals with what you actually do today. Use a clock-style schedule to see your day at a glance, create reusable templates for repeated plans, and add tasks quickly with simple interactions. Plachieve is designed for people who want to stop leaving plans as vague ideas and start turning them into real daily actions. Recommended for people who want to: - Manage study plans or exam preparation - Turn goals into daily schedules - Organize tasks, habits, and personal projects - See free time and busy time more clearly - Reduce the effort of entering repeated plans - Keep track of progress toward larger goals Main features: Goal management Create goals for studying, work, exams, habits, or personal projects, and track your progress over time. Checkpoints Break large goals into smaller milestones so you can see what to work on next. Calendar planning Manage daily tasks and schedules on a calendar. Clock-style schedule View your day in a visual, clock-style layout and understand your free time more easily. Templates Save frequently used plans and routines as templates, then reuse them when planning your day. Quick schedule creation Use templates and simple interactions to reduce the time spent entering repeated plans. Local-first design Your schedules, goals, and templates are mainly stored on your device. You can use the app without creating an account. Pro features Unlock additional features with a one-time Pro purchase. Plachieve is more than a calendar app. It is a tool for connecting goals, checkpoints, schedules, and templates so you can turn plans into action.

Screenshots

PTimer4 screens
Plachieve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plachieve at Free against PTimer's $0.99. Plachieve also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Plachieve is free to download; PTimer costs $0.99 up front. PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Plachieve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PTimer ships an update every 6 days, Plachieve every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
PTimer versus Plachieve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTimerPlachieve
Price$0.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerakira kawakamiKodai Kitaura

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99
1 purchases

Plachieve

One-time1
  • Plachieve Pro$3.99

Questions

Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Plachieve free?
Plachieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PTimer or Plachieve have ads?
Plachieve shows ads; PTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PTimer or Plachieve?
PTimer ships an update every 6 days, and Plachieve every 9 days. Most recently, PTimer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Plachieve on October 11, 2026.

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