Comparison

1Timer vs GarageTracker

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

Head to head
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!

About

GarageTracker

Features
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Never get caught with worn brake pads, an overdue oil change, or a rifle that hasn't been cleaned. Garage Tracker watches every piece of gear you own and tells you exactly when it needs attention. TRACK USAGE AUTOMATICALLY Connect Strava or Apple Health, and your activity history syncs directly to the right equipment. Rides, runs, drives, ski days — all counted automatically. Manually log anything that doesn't sync. NEVER MISS A SERVICE INTERVAL Add components like chains, brake pads, oil filters, or strings and set a service interval in miles, hours, or days. Garage Tracker watches your usage and alerts you at 75%, 90%, and 100% — before something fails. START ACTIVITIES FROM YOUR HOME SCREEN The Garage Tracker widget lets you tap ▶ on any piece of gear and start a timed activity right from your iPhone home screen. Tap Stop when you're done and the activity is automatically logged. YOUR DATA, YOUR FILES All data is stored as plain Markdown and CSV files in iCloud Drive or locally on your device. No Garage Tracker account required. Open your files in any text editor, any time. ORGANIZE BY BAY Group equipment into bays — Road Bikes, Off-Road, Water Sports, Shop — with color coding and custom icons. See maintenance alerts at a glance across each bay. EXPORT EVERYTHING Export to CSV with five pre-built profiles: all activities, per-equipment, by activity type, unmatched inbox, and equipment summaries. Pro users can customize columns and filter by source. WHAT YOU CAN TRACK Road bikes, mountain bikes, e-bikes, running shoes, ATVs & side-by-sides, motorcycles, snowmobiles, kayaks, scuba gear, ski boots, rifles & firearms, bows, fishing reels, and anything else. USAGE METRICS Miles, kilometers, hours, days, dives, rounds, and shots. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. EVER. Garage Tracker has never and will never collect personal data, show ads, or sell your information. FREE PLAN: 2 bays, 5 equipment items, all core features. PRO PLAN: Unlimited bays, unlimited equipment, custom CSV exports. LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

1Timer4 screens
GarageTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GarageTracker at none against 1Timer's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and GarageTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, GarageTracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
1Timer versus GarageTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1TimerGarageTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiffuse Thinking LLCETHAN KYLE HELGAGER

Bugs and 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

GarageTracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

GarageTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Garage Tracker Pro$2.991 Month
  • Garage Tracker Pro$14.991 Year

Questions

Is 1Timer free?
1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GarageTracker free?
GarageTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 1Timer or GarageTracker have ads?
1Timer shows ads; GarageTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, 1Timer or GarageTracker?
1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and GarageTracker monthly. Most recently, 1Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and GarageTracker on September 28, 2026.

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