Timer Holic vs Thumb Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer Holic
This utility app allows for quick and easy timer setup, focusing on speed and simplicity over extensive features. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and precise second-by-second time setting.
- Quick timer setup
- Customizable alert messages
- Up to 10 simultaneous timers
- Set time by the second
- Stopwatch functionality
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"I do not need anything else but I want to set the time fast ..." Timer Holic is aiming for a different goal than many of the timer apps out there. We focused on things that were quick and easy to set up, rather than rich features. No matter what time you set, it can take a few seconds. Other features - Customizable alert message - Use up to 10 timers at the same time - Set time by second - Stopwatch (set time to 1 second) "Leave the small timing to Timer Holic and you pay attention to more important things."
Thumb Timer
This utility app allows users to control time settings, countdowns, and alarms using only one thumb. It's designed for single-handed operation on iPhones and iPads, offering a straightforward timer experience.
- Single-thumb control
- Time setting
- Countdown mode
- Alarm mode
- Left/right thumb support
- Ad-free experience
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The iPhone is designed to be used by one hand, or even just by one thumb. So is 'Thumb Timer'! Control time setting, count down and alarm mode with just your thumb. Of course the app can be controlled with the left thumb as well as with the right thumb. - No adds - No in-app purchases - No spyware Just a easy to use timer app! Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Holic at 93% against Thumb Timer's 0%. Timer Holic also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Thumb Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Timer Holic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thumb Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timer Holic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Timer Holic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Thumb Timer's.
Timer Holic ships an update every 2 months, Thumb Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer Holic | Thumb Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeong-min Yi | Hartmut Albers |
Customer experience
Timer Holic
Thumb Timer
In-app purchases
Timer Holic
- Upgrade To Full Version$0.99
Thumb Timer
No in-app purchases
