Comparison

Ambient Timer vs Task Smash

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

Head to head
About

Ambient Timer

Features
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A timer that creates space β€” for stillness, and for deep focus. Paired with field recordings and ambient film β€” crafted by a single artist, not a sound library. Sounds and visuals by Chisato Ohori, whose work has been exhibited at Kunstpavillon, a historic contemporary art gallery in Munich. Set the ring. Press play. Let time pass. Optionally, pair your session with field recordings or ambient film β€” or keep it in silence. When the timer ends, a break mode continues the same atmosphere, so the transition from focus to rest feels natural. A minimal ring interface. A gentle bell to close each session. And a record of every session, quietly accumulating over time. The timer, sound selection, and session history are free. Field recordings and ambient film are available with Unlimited β€” a one-time purchase of $2.99.

About

Task Smash

Features
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Too much to do, and no idea where to start? Task Smash turns an overwhelming day into a clear, prioritized list you can actually finish. Capture a task in seconds, tag it, set a priority, and smash it when it's done. Simple enough for a quick to-do list, powerful enough to run your whole week. WHY TASK SMASH β€’ Prioritize the right way Sort every task into four levels β€” A, S, B, C β€” based on urgency and importance. See at a glance what truly matters today, instead of drowning in a flat list. β€’ Add tasks in a tap Type a name, pick a priority, and you're done. Add a tag, a due date, a reminder, or an estimated time whenever you need more detail. β€’ Templates for anything you repeat Save a weekend shopping list, a morning routine, or a packing list as a template, then add all of its tasks with a single tap. β€’ Smash it when it's done Tap the checkbox β€” or swipe β€” to complete a task with a satisfying SMASH. Small wins that keep you moving. β€’ See your progress The report screen shows your completion rate, daily completions, and a breakdown by tag and priority, so you can see your effort in numbers. β€’ Same tasks on phone and PC Turn on free Data Sync and your tasks, tags, and templates stay in sync across every device signed in with the same account β€” including the web version on your computer. β€’ Made to fit you Light and dark themes, accent colors, adjustable text size, reminders, and repeating tasks. FREE TO START Task Smash is free to use. Optional subscriptions remove ads for a cleaner, distraction-free experience. We'd love your feedback β€” reach us anytime at info@cocoreer.jp.

Screenshots

Ambient Timer4 screens
Task Smash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ambient Timer at none against Task Smash's shown. Task Smash's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Ambient Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Task Smash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ambient Timer ships an update every 2 months, Task Smash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Ambient Timer versus Task Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbient TimerTask Smash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size193 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChisato OhoriCOCOREER, K.K

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ambient Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$2.99
2 purchases

Task Smash

Subscriptions2
  • スタンダードプラン$2.491 Month
  • γƒ—γƒ¬γƒŸγ‚’γƒ—γƒ©γƒ³$3.491 Month

Questions

Is Ambient Timer free?
Ambient Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Smash free?
Task Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ambient Timer or Task Smash have ads?
Task Smash shows ads; Ambient Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Ambient Timer or Task Smash?
Ambient Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Task Smash every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ambient Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Task Smash on October 25, 2026.

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