# TM vs TimerBar

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.

Both are free to download. TimerBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TM asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TM | TimerBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tm-timer/id1378674209/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerbar-presentation-timer/id6744717499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Ehlers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378674208) | [Hwechul Cho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516194642) |

## What reviewers say

### TM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tm-timer/id1378674209)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TimerBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerbar-presentation-timer/id6744717499)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimerBar+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| TimerBar+ Yearly | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*