Comparison

Rice Pop vs Yohaku

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

Head to head
About

Rice Pop

Features
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Rice Pop is a cozy study timer for students, writers, developers, and anyone who wants focus to feel calmer. Inspired by the simple ritual of cooking rice, Rice Pop helps you prepare your session, stay with your work, and finish with a satisfying pop. Set your focus duration, add the tasks you want to complete, and press start. As your session runs, a gentle bubbling soundscape plays in the background, giving you a soft sense of time passing without pulling your attention away. When the timer ends, your rice pops and your session is complete. A study timer with a ritual Rice Pop makes focus feel tangible. Instead of watching a plain countdown, you start the rice cooker, let your session simmer, and finish with a clear completion moment. Tasks before you start Write down what you want to finish before the session begins. Check tasks off as you go so every focus block ends with a record of what you accomplished. Ambient bubbling and steam sounds Stay focused with calming, organic audio generated on your device. The soundscape is designed to be present enough to create atmosphere and gentle enough to avoid distraction. Flexible study and work sessions Use Rice Pop for a quick 15-minute sprint, a classic focus block, a longer deep-work session, homework, exam prep, reading, writing, coding, or quiet creative work. Session history Review past sessions and see what you completed. Build a study habit one cooked session at a time. Made for iPhone and iPad Use Rice Pop on iPhone when you are on the move or on iPad as a calming desk, library, or study-room timer. Simple and lightweight No account is required. Your study workflow stays focused, calm, and easy to start. Download Rice Pop and make your next study session feel a little more satisfying.

About

Yohaku

Regain control of your phone usage by placing distracting apps into a virtual jar. Set custom schedules, usage limits, or location-based restrictions to reclaim your time and focus.

Highlights
  • App blocking by schedule
  • Limit app opens
  • Set usage time limits
  • Location-based blocking
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Passcode and Face ID protection
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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Take back the time that disappears into your phone. Yohaku lets you put distracting apps into a jar and decide when they are available again. Set the rule once, and Yohaku helps it hold when willpower is low. BUILD LIMITS THAT FIT YOUR DAY • Schedule — block apps during work, study, bedtime, or any hours you choose • Open count — limit how many times an app can be opened each day • Usage time — allow a daily amount, then put the app away • Location — block at the office, school, or another place you choose • Pomodoro — protect a clean, uninterrupted focus session PRIVATE BY DESIGN Yohaku uses Apple's Screen Time technology. Your activity stays on your device. No account is required, and your usage data is not uploaded. A passcode and Face ID can protect your rules from impulsive changes. See your screen-time progress, focus streaks, and the time you win back. The 21-day challenge helps turn a calmer phone routine into a lasting habit. YOHAKU PRO, SUBSCRIPTIONS & PURCHASES Yohaku Pro Monthly and Yohaku Pro Yearly are auto-renewable subscriptions. The yearly plan may include a 7-day free trial when that offer is shown in the app. Yohaku Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase and is not a subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Prices vary by storefront; the exact price is shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. Any unused trial time is forfeited when a paid subscription begins. Terms of Use: https://yohaku.pandasroom.top/terms Privacy Policy: https://yohaku.pandasroom.top/privacy

Screenshots

Rice Pop4 screens
Yohaku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rice Pop at none against Yohaku's 3. Rice Pop also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Yohaku's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Yohaku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rice Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rice Pop ships an update every 3 days, Yohaku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Rice Pop versus Yohaku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRice PopYohaku
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJTR Labs LLC少雄 路

In-app purchases

None

Rice Pop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Yohaku

Subscriptions2
  • Yohaku Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yohaku Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Yohaku Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Rice Pop free?
Rice Pop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yohaku free?
Yohaku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rice Pop or Yohaku have ads?
Rice Pop shows ads; Yohaku does not.
Which is updated more often, Rice Pop or Yohaku?
Rice Pop ships an update every 3 days, and Yohaku every 2 months. Most recently, Rice Pop was updated on October 25, 2026 and Yohaku on October 31, 2026.

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