Comparison

Pin Timer vs Credly

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

Head to head
About

Pin Timer

Features
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This is a tool to help electronics hobbyists easily select component values for the ubiquitous 555 Timer chip. You simply enter the frequency (or alternatively the delay period) that you want your 555 timer chip to run at - and an initial timing capacitor value - then the 555 Timer Tool calculates a list of the best combinations of other components that meet your requirements. As a convenience, you can also use touch gestures to snap component values up or down to the next preferred value. To do that just stroke the values displayed on the circuit diagram. Stroke upward to adjust upwards, or stroke down to adjust downwards. The preferred value range that values are snapped to is selected by choosing "Preferences" from the options menu. For example, suppose you wanted a 555 timer to oscillate at 440 Hz (the A above middle C on the piano keyboard) then just: - click the f (frequency) button on the circuit diagram, enter 440 then press the OK button - click the C1 button on the circuit diagram, enter 47, then press the nF button, then press the OK button. The 555 Timer Tool calculates combinations close to 440 Hz and updates the values on the circuit diagram with the closest combination. How do you know to key in 47 nF as the initial value for C1? ...well, you don't - but you have to start somewhere and 47 nF is middle of the road!

About

Credly

Manage and showcase your verified digital badges to showcase skills and achievements. Discover new badges from various organizations and receive personalized recommendations for career growth. Share your accomplishments across professional and social platforms.

Highlights
  • Digital badge wallet
  • Offline badge access
  • Badge discovery
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Badge sharing
  • Skill verification
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With the Credly app you can: · Verify your skills: Access and manage your digital badge wallet online and offline, on the job site, or while networking. · Discover new skills: Explore badges from thousands of organizations and get personalized recommendations based on your career goals. · Celebrate your achievements: Share your badges with your friends and colleagues across social and professional platforms. Join millions of professionals on Credly, the world’s most comprehensive and connected network for recognizing skills, capabilities, and achievements.

Screenshots

Pin Timer4 screens
Credly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Credly at Free against Pin Timer's $9.99. Credly also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months). Pin Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Credly is free to download; Pin Timer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pin Timer ships an update every 39 months, Credly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pin Timer versus Credly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPin TimerCredly
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (992 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—992 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaj KumarCredly, Inc

Bugs and requests

Pin Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Credly

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and sign-in issues on mobile devices
  • Inconsistent badge and credential updates
  • Expired certifications not reflecting renewals

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality for badges and certifications
  • Improve auto-update for renewed credentials
  • Provide PDF export options for certificates
  • Expand integrations with more platforms
  • Enhance analytics and engagement tracking

In-app purchases

None

Pin Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Credly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pin Timer free?
Pin Timer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Credly free?
Credly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pin Timer or Credly have ads?
Neither Pin Timer nor Credly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pin Timer or Credly?
Pin Timer ships an update every 39 months, and Credly fortnightly. Most recently, Pin Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Credly on November 7, 2026.

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