AuraDesk vs Pull Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AuraDesk
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an authentic split-flap clock and a calmer place to focus. AuraDesk combines the nostalgic movement of a mechanical flip clock with practical tools for deep work, study, workouts and quiet desk time. AUTHENTIC FLIP CLOCK β’ Smooth split-flap animation inspired by classic mechanical departure boards β’ Carefully balanced typography, spacing, shadows and plate proportions β’ 12-hour and 24-hour formats β’ Portrait, landscape and immersive full-screen layouts β’ A growing collection of handcrafted themes, fonts and colors FOCUS THAT STAYS WITH YOU β’ Pomodoro timer for focused work and intentional breaks β’ HIIT interval timer for workouts and stretching routines β’ Live Activities on the Lock Screen β’ Dynamic Island progress and timer controls on supported iPhone models β’ Daily focus streaks, total focus time and recent session history β’ A 12-week activity heatmap to make consistency visible AMBIENT FOCUS SOUNDS β’ Brown Noise for a steady, distraction-softening atmosphere β’ Soft Rain and Ocean Waves for premium members β’ Background playback continues while your screen is locked β’ Independent ambient volume control WIDGETS & PROGRESS β’ Beautiful Home Screen clock widgets in multiple sizes β’ Event countdowns for important dates β’ Week, month and year progress widgets β’ Efficient native rendering designed to respect battery life THEME STUDIO Choose a workspace mood that fits your deskβfrom Nordic Minimal and Retro Vintage to neon, lo-fi, sakura and midnight-inspired looks. Premium unlocks the complete collection and additional ambient sounds. DESIGNED WITH PRIVACY IN MIND β’ No account is required β’ Focus history and preferences are stored on your device β’ The free experience may display ads and request consent where required β’ Premium removes ads β’ Purchases are securely handled by Apple through the App Store Whether you are studying, working remotely, reading, exercising or simply want a beautiful bedside clock, AuraDesk helps your space feel deliberate and your time feel visible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_TERMS_of_SERVICE.md Privacy Policy: https://github.com/khoanguyen1192/khoabao-store/blob/main/AURADESK_PRIVACY_POLICY.md
Pull Timer
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Pull Timer is a timer app that lets you set time by simply pulling downward on the screen. Short times adjust precisely, while longer times change more quickly, making it comfortable to set anything from 1 second to 60 minutes. Features: - Set timer duration with a pull gesture - Start, pause, resume, reset, and complete timers - Presets and history - Local notifications - Live Activity and Dynamic Island - Home Screen widget
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pull Timer at none against AuraDesk's 10. AuraDesk's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. AuraDesk sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pull Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
AuraDesk ships an update weekly, Pull Timer every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | AuraDesk | Pull Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Khoa Nguyen | FUMIAKI MURAMATSU |
In-app purchases
AuraDesk
- AuraDesk Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- AuraDesk Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- AuraDesk Pro Annual3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Retro Vintage Theme$0.99
- Tropical Green Theme$0.99
- Cappuccino Lo-Fi Theme$0.99
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- Deep Sea Theme$0.99
- Volcano Ember Theme$0.99
- Nordic Minimal Theme$0.99
- Pro Theme - Future Neon$0.99
Pull Timer
No in-app purchases









