Thumb Timer vs Parrot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Parrot Timer
A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.
- Parrot-themed timer interface
- Dancing parrot celebrations
- Unlockable parrot characters
- Simple and effective time management
- Versatile for kitchen or general use
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Discover the adorable Parrot Timer app, a delightful timer with a parrot theme. It's designed to add a dash of fun to your time management. Features include: - Engaging visuals where cute parrots grace the timer screen. As the countdown ends, these parrots celebrate by dancing. - Initially, you have access to 5 charming parrots. Frequent use of Parrot Timer rewards you with the addition of new parrot friends. - Beyond its adorable appeal, Parrot Timer offers simplicity and effectiveness for all your timing needs. *While primarily envisioned as a kitchen timer, Parrot Timer's versatility allows it to function perfectly as a general timer too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parrot Timer at 100% against Thumb Timer's 0%. Parrot Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Thumb Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parrot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parrot Timer has 33 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Thumb Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parrot Timer's.
Thumb Timer ships an update every 5 months, Parrot Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thumb Timer | Parrot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hartmut Albers | hidekazu seto |
Customer experience
Thumb Timer
Parrot Timer
In-app purchases
Thumb Timer
No in-app purchases
Parrot Timer
No in-app purchases
