# CallTimer vs Wake Up 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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | CallTimer | Wake Up Call |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calltimer-call-timer/id1084137015/reviews) | **[4.7 (407 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-up-call-wake-up-on-time/id1553714102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **407** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chunxu Qiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239647293) | [Andrew Sverdrup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434955212) |

## What reviewers say

### CallTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calltimer-call-timer/id1084137015)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wake Up Call

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake-up-call-wake-up-on-time/id1553714102)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wake Up Call 12 Calls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wake Up Call 30 Calls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wake Up Call 50 Calls | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📞 Effectively wakes up heavy sleepers
- 💰 Very affordable pricing
- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 🎯 Reliable and never misses calls
- 🔊 Loud enough to wake users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Requires payment for calls after trial
- 🐛 App crashes on newer iPhones
- 🐛 App closes immediately after opening
- 🎙️ Recorded voice is rude/grating
- 🔗 Interface opens to Safari accidentally

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*