Comparison

Thaw vs Study with Tino

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

Head to head
About

Thaw

This app visualizes your focus time by melting ice, celebrating effort over results. Collaborate with friends to melt shared ice and track your progress together. Earn cute rewards for your dedication.

Highlights
  • Ice melts as you focus
  • Collaborative ice melting with friends
  • Track focus consistency and immersion
  • Share focus sessions and study records
  • Earn cute in-app rewards
  • Start focusing independently
Features
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The timer's been working hard. But what did I actually do? There's more to studying than a number on a timer. λ”° is a study timer that lets you melt ice with friends and capture your study sessions in timelapse. Study appointments, reminders, and motivation features give you a reason to get started when sitting down feels like the hardest part. β€’ Keep a record of the work behind the hours Start the timer and use your camera to capture yourself studying. The problems you worked through. The pages you turned. Another day you showed up at your desk. You don't need to wait for your results to feel proud of the effort. β€’ Study together until the ice melts Your study time melts the ice. Invite friends, and everyone's time contributes to the same block. Join a friend who's studying now, or study at different times and work toward the same finish. β€’ Finish the ice. Share the story. When the ice has fully melted, a recap video brings your shared progress together. If you've captured camera footage, you can also watch a personal video featuring your own study moments. Save the finished videos and share them with friends. Go beyond β€œHow many hours?” and show β€œHere's what I worked on.” β€’ Make an appointment to start studying Sometimes β€œjust a little longer” turns into another hour. Choose a time to start studying and get a reminder. If you request phone support in advance and miss your study appointment, you may receive a call from someone on the λ”° team. Your study appointments are private. They aren't shared with friends. β€’ Start solo. Bring friends along. No study buddy yet? Start melting your own ice. Look back at your study record, then come back for your next session. Invite friends whenever you're ready. Keep more than the hours. Keep the moments you put in. Open λ”° and start melting your first ice.

About

Study with Tino

Features
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The sequel to 'Study Time with Rain' β€” [Study Time with Tino] "Don't go extinct either." β€” Tino, the last dinosaur left standing. Study with Tino is a study buddy app that tracks your focus time with a Pomodoro timer and a count-up timer. Turn on the timer and Tino, the last dinosaur to survive extinction, shows up to study with you. Split focus and rest neatly with the Pomodoro method, or simply stack up today's focus time with count-up. Play music and white noise that ease your mind, look back on your day, and build the focus routine that fits you best. β–  Multiple Modes: Landscape/Portrait, Light/Dark * Comfortable on iPhone and iPad alike β€” both landscape and portrait are fully supported. * Dark Mode is built in for easier viewing, day or night. β–  Study With Friends * Invite friends to share and cheer on each other's study time. * Staying focused is easier, and way more fun, together. β–  Adorable Character Customization * Dress up your character with cute study-themed items. * With a charming Tino by your side, you'll want to sit back down at your desk again and again. β–  Apple Watch Integration * Check and control your timer right from your Apple Watch. * No need for a separate physical timer β€” track your study time straight from your wrist. β–  Focus Timer * Choose whichever fits you best: Pomodoro timer or count-up timer. * Set your own focus and break lengths to build a study rhythm that works for you. β–  Study Records That Add Up * See exactly how hard you worked today, day by day, at a glance. * Check your weekly timeline and monthly stats, and feel proud of how far you've come. β–  Cozy Music & White Noise * Enjoy calming music and white noise made for studying. * From quiet nights to rainy days to a mellow jazz mood β€” pick whatever fits your vibe. We just want to be the warm, quiet companion that makes you want to sit back down at your desk. Turn on the timer today, and let's build your own precious focus time, one step at a time. Privacy Policy: https://dashing-leek-81d.notion.site/StudywithTino-Privacy-Policy-3aa4376fbca6800a99ead6256214bf25?pvs=73 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Thaw4 screens
Study with Tino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thaw at none against Study with Tino's 3. Study with Tino's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On price 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. Study with Tino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Thaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thaw ships an update every 6 days, Study with Tino daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Thaw versus Study with Tino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThawStudy with Tino
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size167 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInflabnnemo Lab

In-app purchases

None

Thaw

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Study with Tino

Subscriptions3
  • Premium 1κ°œμ›”$2.991 Month
  • Premium 3κ°œμ›”$8.993 Months
  • Premium 1λ…„$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Thaw free?
Thaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Study with Tino free?
Study with Tino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thaw or Study with Tino have ads?
Thaw shows ads; Study with Tino does not.
Which is updated more often, Thaw or Study with Tino?
Thaw ships an update every 6 days, and Study with Tino daily. Most recently, Thaw was updated on October 14, 2026 and Study with Tino on October 6, 2026.

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