Comparison

TM vs TimerBar

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

Head to head
About

TM

Control network-connected POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays directly from your phone. Manage count up/down timers, synchronize multiple devices, and set preset countdowns. Supports RGB displays and presentation modes.

Highlights
  • Control POE/WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays
  • Count Up and Count Down timer functions
  • Simultaneous or individual device control
  • Synchronize multiple displays
  • Preset countdown times
  • RGB display support
  • Presentation Mode
Features
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The TM-Timer application is a free download to allow for Phone App based control of the timer features of our network POE / WiFi clocks and DotMatrix displays. This application works through WiFi to control clocks and displays that are on the same local network. Count Up and Count Down feature controls are available. Multiple devices can be controlled simultaneously or individually, including the ability to start and stop multiple displays simultaneously allowing them to count in sync with each other. The simple, intuitive interface, allows for discovery of all display devices on the network with a single button click. 8 preset Count-Down times can be set in the Count-Down mode. The app also displays the time as displayed on the clock/dotmatrix displays. Version 2.0 adds a support for RGB displays, Presentation Mode, multiple Timer program storage, saved display IP addresses, and rejoining active timers.

About

TimerBar

This app provides a clean, visual timer with a progress bar, ideal for presentations, meetings, or focused work sessions. Customize its appearance and control the timer with simple gestures. An optional premium version offers advanced themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Live progress bar
  • Fullscreen clock
  • Quick start, pause, restart, stop
  • Remaining-time display option
  • Always-on display support
  • Premium themes and fonts
Features
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TimerBar is a minimal, beautiful clock with a live progress bar. It is perfect for presentations, meetings, focus sessions, and any timed workflow. Features: - Set a timer by duration or end time - Fullscreen clock with an elegant progress bar - Quick start, pause, restart, and stop controls - Optional remaining-time display - Always-on display support - TimerBar+ customization with premium themes, fonts, and colors Stay focused and stay in control with TimerBar. Terms of Use: https://asdftq.github.io/timerbar/terms.html

Screenshots

TM4 screens
TimerBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimerBar at 5.0 against TM's 1.0. TimerBar also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). TM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. TimerBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerBar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TM ships an update every 11 months, TimerBar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
TM versus TimerBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMTimerBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas EhlersHwechul Cho

Customer experience

TM

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

TimerBar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

TM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerBar

Subscriptions2
  • TimerBar+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimerBar+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is TM free?
TM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerBar free?
TimerBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TM or TimerBar?
TimerBar is rated higher. TM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TimerBar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TM or TimerBar have ads?
Neither TM nor TimerBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TM or TimerBar?
TM ships an update every 11 months, and TimerBar fortnightly. Most recently, TM was updated on June 1, 2026 and TimerBar on August 9, 2026.

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