Metrum vs TimeRoutine

Metrum combines study cycles, syllabus tracking, focus sessions, and analytics for students across its web app and iPhone app. Study cycles rotate through subjects with individual weights, while the service tracks progress and what comes next. Users can load an exam syllabus and mark topics as theory, revision, or mastered. Sessions can be timed or logged by hand and saved to history; the iPhone timer offers Pomodoro and free-timer modes with rain, café, or forest audio. Analytics compare study hours with a daily goal and show time by subject. Study groups let users share a syllabus with friends and see who is studying. Sessions, cycles, and stats sync between web and iPhone under one account. The free plan includes one study cycle and one owned group of up to five members. Pro costs $4.99 a month or US$39.99 per year and adds unlimited cycles and groups, broader analytics periods, and export. The iPhone beta is free during beta but requires iOS 26 and Apple's TestFlight app.

TimeRoutine is a free Android and iOS app that turns ordered tasks into timed routines. Users assign a duration to each step, choose an icon and color for a routine, and follow a focused countdown as they work through it. A gentle sound signals when it is time to move on. The app tracks best streaks, total time invested, and weekly rhythm. Examples include morning routines, workouts, and wind-down routines; the Android listing also mentions plans and reminders for work, exercise, study, and personal projects. The Free plan costs nothing and is available to download on iPhone and Android. The homepage reports 1K+ downloads, 5,000+ routines created, and 99% positive feedback. Google Play says the app collects no data and shares no data with third parties. The maker is Glowiszyn UG in Essen.