# QuietAlert vs Scribe Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scribe Timer at daily against QuietAlert's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuietAlert sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scribe Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QuietAlert ships an update every 12 months, Scribe Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuietAlert | Scribe Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietalert/id1030822316/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149) | [Tento Ishino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876704842) |

## What reviewers say

### QuietAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quietalert/id1030822316)

This utility app notifies you of timer completion using LED flashes and vibration, ideal for quiet environments like libraries or trains. It offers customizable vibration frequencies and optional sound alerts, even playing through headphones.

**Highlights:** LED flash and vibration alerts, Customizable vibration frequency, Background operation, Optional beep on completion, Headphone-only sound output, Custom alarm sound support, Widget alarm stop

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alarm Option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Widget Option | $1.99 | one-time |


### Scribe Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-timer/id6759303566)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribe Timer Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QuietAlert free?

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

### Is Scribe Timer free?

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

### Do QuietAlert or Scribe Timer have ads?

Neither QuietAlert nor Scribe Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QuietAlert or Scribe Timer?

QuietAlert ships an update every 12 months, and Scribe Timer daily. Most recently, QuietAlert was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scribe Timer on October 5, 2026.

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