# Emphasis vs Study Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Emphasis at 4.7 against Study Timer's 3.1. Emphasis also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 42%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 8). Study Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emphasis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Study Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emphasis holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emphasis has 1.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Emphasis's written reviews are positive against 42% of Study Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emphasis | Study Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emphasis-flow-and-focus-timer/id733300214/reviews)** | [3.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-check-in-and-out/id1313176486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Fiodorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/571378481) | [Artify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158512054) |

## What reviewers say

### Emphasis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emphasis-flow-and-focus-timer/id733300214)

This app helps users achieve deep work by providing customizable focus intervals and ambient soundscapes. It tracks your focus progress and offers personalized statistics to help you reclaim your time from distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable focus intervals, Ambient background sounds, Focus-O-Meter for distraction tracking, Personalized progress statistics, Cloud sync across devices, Highly customizable sessions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Feature (Yearly Promo) | $12.99 | per year |
| Emphasis Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime premium | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalistic and simple design
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 💡 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🚀 Sleek and intuitive interface
- 👍 Visually appealing countdown timer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model required for full features
- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Timer not working correctly after breaks
- Task lists not saving properly
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Sync issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to track individual tasks and time spent
- Landscape mode support
- Apple Watch app integration
- More color theme options
- Improved statistics and progress tracking


### Study Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-timer-check-in-and-out/id1313176486)

Easily track your study sessions by checking in when you begin and checking out when you finish. This simple tool helps you measure your dedicated learning time. Good luck with your exams!

**Highlights:** Check-in/out study sessions, Measure study time, Simple interface, Track study statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emphasis free?

Emphasis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Timer free?

Study Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Emphasis or Study Timer?

Emphasis is rated higher. Emphasis averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Study Timer averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.

### Do Emphasis or Study Timer have ads?

Neither Emphasis nor Study Timer shows ads.

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