Comparison

zeitweise vs Squirrel

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

Head to head
About

zeitweise

A full-screen timer designed for schools and meetings to help users focus on tasks. It offers intuitive controls, customizable presets, and visual cues for the end of a session. The pro version unlocks all features.

Highlights
  • Full-screen display
  • Adjustable time and start/pause
  • Customizable preset buttons
  • Visual 'Last Section' indicator
  • On-the-fly digit changes
  • Custom sound support (iPad only)
Features
Read full description

Time in sight. Distractions out. zeitweise is the fullscreen timer for classrooms, presentations, focused work, and anywhere else you need to see the time at a glance. The display makes the most of your screen: landscape by design, truly fullscreen, with no distracting controls. Just the time – big, clear, and easy to see. TAP INSTEAD OF HUNTING FOR BUTTONS No unnecessary buttons. The timer itself becomes the interface. • Tap the timer to start or stop. • Pinch out on the timer to enter true fullscreen mode. • Running out of time? Simply swipe to add extra minutes while the timer is running. MORE THAN A COUNTDOWN A one-time upgrade to zeitweise Pro adds features including: • Stopwatch • Interval timer with customizable work and break phases • Last Section to highlight the final phase of a countdown • Quick-access buttons for frequently used times That makes zeitweise just as useful for classroom activities and presentations as it is for studying, focus sessions, Pomodoro, or custom intervals. YOUR TIMER. YOUR DESIGN. A timer can look good, too. With a clean design, custom colors, and different fonts, zeitweise adapts to your style and your surroundings. • Color themes and custom colors • Different fonts • Adjustable timer size • Sounds for the end of the timer and the last section • Your own songs and audio files • Background music and ticking sounds A FREE TIMER – MAKE IT YOURS WITH PRO The classic fullscreen timer is free to use and always ad-free. zeitweise Pro adds the stopwatch, interval timer, advanced timer features, and the full range of customization and audio options. zeitweise Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription. No ads. Whether you're in the classroom, giving a presentation, or working at your desk, zeitweise makes time visible – big, clear, and distraction-free.

About

Squirrel

Organize and save all your digital content, from links and notes to PDFs and videos, in visual collections. Quickly find anything you've saved through a fast search or by browsing your organized 'Nests'. This app provides a clean home for your scattered digital finds.

Highlights
  • Visual organization with Nests
  • Save links, notes, images, PDFs, videos, audio, documents
  • Fast search with link previews
  • Unstashed inbox for quick saves
  • iCloud sync
  • Face ID protected Nests
  • Native iOS experience
Features
Read full description

Squirrel helps you save anything and find it later. Save links, notes, images, PDFs, videos, audio, and documents directly from the iOS Share Sheet into visual collections called Nests. Instead of losing things in screenshots, tabs, notes, messages, or random apps, Squirrel gives everything a clean home. HOW IT WORKS • Tap Share from any app • Choose Squirrel • Save to a Nest or Unstashed • Find it later instantly SAVE ANYTHING • Links • Notes • Images • PDFs • Videos • Audio • Documents FEATURES • Visual organization with Nests • Fast search • Link previews & metadata • Unstashed inbox for quick saves • Pin important items • Dark mode • iCloud sync • Face ID protected Nests • Hide private Nests • Native iOS experience BUILT FOR IOS Squirrel feels fast, simple, and native because it’s built specifically for iPhone using Apple technologies like iCloud sync, Share Sheet integration, and Face ID. FREE + PRO Free: • Up to 10 Nests • Up to 100 Acorns Pro: • Unlimited Nests • Unlimited Acorns • Hidden Nests • Face ID locking • Founder badge No subscription. One-time purchase. Whether you're saving recipes, research, shopping ideas, videos, inspiration, work documents, or random internet finds — Squirrel helps you keep everything organized and easy to rediscover.

Screenshots

zeitweise4 screens
Squirrel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Squirrel at 100% against zeitweise's 88%. Squirrel also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, 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

Both are free to download. zeitweise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Squirrel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
zeitweise versus Squirrel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterzeitweiseSquirrel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB30 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperKreismedienzentrum Rems-MurrIshak Jamil

Customer experience

zeitweise

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Squirrel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

zeitweise

One-time1
  • zeitweise Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Squirrel

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro subscription$9.99

Questions

Is zeitweise free?
zeitweise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squirrel free?
Squirrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do zeitweise or Squirrel have ads?
Neither zeitweise nor Squirrel shows ads.

Other comparisons