Comparison

GBMessage vs 1Timer

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

Head to head
About

GBMessage

Features
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GBMessage is an app that lets you enter and send an ENGLISH message on the Apple Watch. O You can send a message by typing, pressing the Send button, and entering a recipient in the Messages app. O Enter characters with the touch or drag gesture. O You can perform space and delete functions with the touch operation. O You can enter the stored characters in one gesture.

About

1Timer

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

Highlights
  • Voice countdown announcements
  • Customizable reminder intervals
  • Multiple language and voice options
  • Chaining timers together
  • Widget for quick access
  • Works with locked screen
  • VoiceOver support
Features
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1Timer offers timers that announces time remaining in voice. The content and timing of voice reminders are extremely customizable. USEFUL You will be pleasantly surprised by how useful the app is in many scenarios. Here is an incomplete list of possible use cases. • Workout -- we have you covered whether it simple workout or complex workout routines. • Habits -- shape up some time-bounded habits. • Kids -- give your kids a disciplinary countdown. • Be on time -- get reminders before it's too late. • Routines -- perform daily time-bound routines. • Exams/tests -- be informed before the time's up. • And many more... CUSTOMIZABLE • You can have a per-second voice countdown for the last 15 seconds. • You can have a timer that reminds you every 5 seconds for the last minute, and every minute otherwise. • The combinations of configurations are countless. • You can choose the reminder language from 30+ languages. • You can choose the reminder speed. • You can even choose from different voices. • You can also customize what the timer reminders are. • You can set up advanced timers, each with different configurations. • You can even chain timers together to build a powerful reminder system that you can find nowhere else. THOUGHTFUL • The app provides single-tap access to timers, without any setup. • The app is very small, so it doesn't waste your precious storage space. • The app is super fast, so it's available the second you need it. • The app provides a widget for even easier access. • The app fully works even if the screen is locked. • The app fully support VoiceOver. POPULAR Just read the reviews to see how much our users love the app!

Screenshots

GBMessage4 screens
1Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1Timer at Free against GBMessage's $0.99. 1Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). GBMessage's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

1Timer is free to download; GBMessage costs $0.99 up front. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. GBMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GBMessage ships an update every 12 months, 1Timer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GBMessage versus 1Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGBMessage1Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTAE CHEOL CHEONDiffuse Thinking LLC

Bugs and requests

GBMessage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

1Timer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads closing the app
  • Voice prompts not working after switching to background
  • Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
  • White noise/static audio issue

Requested features

7 requests
  • Delayed start option
  • Ability to record custom voice messages
  • More alarm sound options
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to organize timers into folders
Show 2 more
  • Live Activities support
  • Customizable Dynamic Island display

In-app purchases

None

GBMessage

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

1Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is GBMessage free?
GBMessage costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1Timer free?
1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GBMessage or 1Timer have ads?
1Timer shows ads; GBMessage does not.
Which is updated more often, GBMessage or 1Timer?
GBMessage ships an update every 12 months, and 1Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, GBMessage was updated on November 2, 2026 and 1Timer on November 2, 2026.

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