Board Game Timer vs Rummi Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Board Game Timer
This app helps keep board games moving by timing players. It offers countdown, count-up, and time-per-turn modes for up to eight players. Customize player names and pawns to match your game, and use the built-in dice to select a starting player.
- Multiple timing modes (count up, count down, time per turn)
- Supports up to 8 players
- Customizable player names and pawns
- Integrated dice for random player selection
- Official timer for German Board Game Championship
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When heavy thinking stalls your board game, let Board Game Timer call out those snail's pacing players and give them a friendly nudge. Keeps track of up to 8 players in 3 modes: Count up - simply count up each player's time, no stress! - or - Count down - set a time limit for each player - or - Time per turn - set a maximum time per turn. Customize, name and rearrange your pawns to match your board game setup. And it has a dice to pick a random starting player too! Official timer for the German Board Game Championship for Teams: https://www.dmmib.de/
Rummi Timer
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This app is designed for players of the tile rummy game (also known as Israeli Mahjong or Number Mahjong). Whether you’re playing with friends or family, it helps keep every session fair, fast, and fun — no more paper, no more delays! Features • Countdown Timer – keep turns fair and avoid slow play • Score Tracker – automatically adds up players’ points • Rotating Display – place your phone in the center, every player sees the timer upright • Dark Mode – perfect for cozy game nights Make your tile rummy game smoother, fairer, and more enjoyable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rummi Timer at none against Board Game Timer's 1. Board Game Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Board Game Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rummi Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Board Game Timer ships an update every 13 months, Rummi Timer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Board Game Timer | Rummi Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sublab Games ApS | HAN SHENG WANG |
In-app purchases
Board Game Timer
- Customization$5.99
Rummi Timer
No in-app purchases
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