# Timer vs RulerApp

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RulerApp at none against Timer's 3. RulerApp also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. RulerApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | RulerApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **81** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Mathieu Rancourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875378731) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619)

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

**Highlights:** Background timer notifications, Selectable theme colors, Selectable alarm sounds, Vibration on/off, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Pay in full | $6.99 | one-time |


### RulerApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rulerapp/id6771221433)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is RulerApp free?

RulerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Timer or RulerApp have ads?

Timer shows ads; RulerApp does not.

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