Comparison

Rice Pop vs Cute Dog Timer

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

Cute Dog Timer

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For studying, cooking, and tooth-brushing time - a focus timer with a cute dog by your side. "Cute Dog Timer" is a simple, easy-to-use timer app. A charming dog character cheers you on while you focus on studying, working, cooking, or taking breaks. ■ Features - One-tap presets: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 25 minutes - Custom timer with minute and second precision - Animated dog character during the timer - 11 finish sounds to choose from (including silent option) - Background music with on/off and volume control - Tap the dog for cute random bark sounds (can be disabled) ■ Finish Sound Variations Chime, Bell, Xylophone, Piano, Dream, Simple, Crystal, Gentle Wake-Up, Birdsong, Fanfare, or Silent. ■ Great For - Pomodoro study sessions - Cooking, bath time, and tooth brushing - Managing kids' homework and play time - Workouts and stretching ■ Template Save (One-time Purchase) Save your favorite timer settings with custom names — unlimited templates, one-tap recall. ■ Privacy No personal data collected, no ads, fully offline. Kid-friendly and parent-approved. 【Compatible Devices】 iPhone & iPad (iOS 17.0 or later) 【Terms & Privacy】 EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://software.metalels.dev/en/privacy/ Support: https://software.metalels.dev/en/support/

Screenshots

Rice Pop4 screens
Cute Dog Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rice Pop at none against Cute Dog Timer's 1. Rice Pop also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Cute Dog Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Cute Dog Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rice Pop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rice Pop ships an update every 3 days, Cute Dog Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Rice Pop versus Cute Dog Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRice PopCute Dog Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJTR Labs LLCMetalels Studio

In-app purchases

None

Rice Pop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cute Dog Timer

One-time1
  • Save Templates$1.99

Questions

Is Rice Pop free?
Rice Pop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cute Dog Timer free?
Cute Dog Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rice Pop or Cute Dog Timer have ads?
Rice Pop shows ads; Cute Dog Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rice Pop or Cute Dog Timer?
Rice Pop ships an update every 3 days, and Cute Dog Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Rice Pop was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cute Dog Timer on November 13, 2026.

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