Comparison

CallTimer vs Wake Up Call

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

Head to head
About

CallTimer

This utility app helps you monitor call durations with customizable alarms. It's designed for simplicity, allowing users to set notifications for specific call lengths, making it useful for managing unlimited calling plans.

Highlights
  • Measure call time
  • Set customizable alarms
  • Receive notifications
  • Vibration alerts
  • Simple interface
  • Select numbers from phone book
Features
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CallTimer will measure the call time ,depending on the alarm that you set for notify.Especially the unlimited calling within 5 minutes , to a 10-minute telephone call unlimited plan , I think that useful . Since the aim of the app that can be used by anyone,it made as much as possible simple interface . User guide: 1、Set a alarm with you want to be notify. 2、Input the phone number or choose a number from phone book. 3、Call with green button. ※ Notify method : Notifications + Vibration if it not work or you have any requests , Please contact us with support site.

About

Wake Up Call

Schedule wake-up calls for any occasion with this straightforward application. Choose a day and time, add a custom message, and wake up to your preferred ringtone. Manage scheduled calls easily and earn free calls by watching ads.

Highlights
  • Schedule wake-up calls
  • Customizable call transcripts
  • Wake up to ringtone or song
  • View and delete scheduled calls
  • Earn free calls via ads
  • Simple, intuitive interface
Features
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A simple way to schedule wake up calls! Schedule a wake up call for any occasion. Simply select a day and time, and optionally enter a custom transcript for the call, then schedule the wake up call! You will receive a wake up call at the specified time so you can get up and start your day! If you are tired of annoying or jarring alarms, this is the app for you! With this Wake Up Call app, you can wake up to your phone's ringtone, whether that's a default ringtone or your favorite song or peaceful nature sound. After scheduling a wake up call, head on over to the "Scheduled Calls" page. Here you can view all of your currently scheduled calls. If you change your mind about a call, it can be easily deleted on this page. You get a few free wakeup calls when you download the app and you can purchase more in-app as needed. We charge (a low price) for each call because we have to pay phone carriers to place the calls. Want to get all your wake up calls for free? Head on over to the "Account" page where you can watch ads to earn free calls! This is a no-frills app. It has a simple and intuitive user interface allowing you to schedule calls quickly and easily without having to follow a tutorial or intro tour. We hope you enjoy the app and look forward to reading your positive reviews!

Screenshots

CallTimer4 screens
Wake Up Call2 screens

Verdict

The call

CallTimer and Wake Up Call both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Wake Up Call's written reviews are positive against 21% of CallTimer's. Wake Up Call also leads on ratings volume (407 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CallTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Wake Up Call sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CallTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for CallTimer against 4.7 for Wake Up Call. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wake Up Call has 407 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of CallTimer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Wake Up Call's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CallTimer ships an update monthly, Wake Up Call every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CallTimer versus Wake Up Call: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCallTimerWake Up Call
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.7 (407 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5407 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChunxu QiuAndrew Sverdrup

Customer experience

CallTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral35.7%
Negative42.9%

Wake Up Call

All ratings407 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

CallTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Wake Up Call

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes on new iPhone models
  • App won't stay open/closes immediately
  • Payment processing not applying credits to account
  • Missing login button after app reinstall
  • Verification code not sending
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  • Calls not being placed despite payment
  • Ads unavailable to watch for free calls
  • Safari opens when clicking wrong button

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore free credits from watching ads
  • More than 3 free trial calls
  • Better voice options for wake-up message
  • Improved app stability on newer devices

In-app purchases

None

CallTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Wake Up Call

One-time3
  • Wake Up Call 12 Calls$0.99
  • Wake Up Call 30 Calls$1.99
  • Wake Up Call 50 Calls$2.99

Questions

Is CallTimer free?
CallTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wake Up Call free?
Wake Up Call is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CallTimer or Wake Up Call?
Wake Up Call is rated higher. CallTimer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Wake Up Call averages 4.7 from 407 ratings.
Do CallTimer or Wake Up Call have ads?
Both CallTimer and Wake Up Call show ads.
Which is updated more often, CallTimer or Wake Up Call?
CallTimer ships an update monthly, and Wake Up Call every 2 months. Most recently, CallTimer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wake Up Call on September 25, 2026.

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