Comparison

timer. vs Kakuro SideKick IV

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

Head to head
About

timer.

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Customizable names and alarm sounds
  • Background timer operation
  • Widget and Apple Watch access
  • Live Activities with Play/Pause
  • Siri Shortcuts support
  • Dark Mode and themes
Features
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timer. is a simple and easy too use countdown timer. You are able to run several timers at the same time. The timers can be paused / resumed by the user and still run in background. Also you are able to define a sound or name. With the timer. widget and Apple Watch app you have quick and easy access to your last created timer. Features: - Several timers at the same time - Save timer - Edit and reorder existing timers - Siri Shortcuts support - Define timer name and alarm sound - Define an unlimited amount of timers - Timers still run in backround - Choose different alarms for notification and In-App - Choose from your favorite music for In-App alarm from your locally stored Apple Music or iTunes Music files - Widget for easy access the last created timer - Filter for running timers - Full access to timers from widget - Apple Watch app to view last created timer - More than 30 different alarm sounds - Choose between 16 modern themes for App and Widget - Dark Mode - Live Activities with Play / Pause - Dynamic Island Support with Play / Pause - Home Screen Widgets with Play / Pause For feedback or feature requests visit us on twitter: https://twitter.com/timer_2018 Please note for devices which run iOS 18 or older: The mute switch should not be active when the app is in background. Finished timers are not notified with an alarm sound. This is a limitation of iOS 18 or older. If the app is running in foreground, the alarm sounds are also played when the mute switch is active.

About

Kakuro SideKick IV

Features
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Elevate your Kakuro solving experience with Kakuro Sidekick IV, the ultimate companion for fans of the classic cross-sum puzzle. Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned master, this app is designed to eliminate the tedious mental arithmetic and let you focus on the logic and strategy that make Kakuro so rewarding. Kakuro Sidekick IV is more than just a combination table; it’s a dynamic, interactive tool that adapts to your puzzle-solving progress in real time. Key Features: •Instant Combinations: Quickly find every possible digit combination for any target sum (3–45) and run length (2–9 digits). •Smart Filtering: Use the "Must Contain Digits" feature to narrow down your candidates. As you solve cells in your puzzle, tap those digits in the app to instantly filter the list to only valid remaining combinations. •Color-Coded Logic: Our intuitive interface uses a specialized color system to give you a mathematical edge: ◦Green: Available digits. ◦Orange: Digits currently selected as "Must Contain." ◦Amber: Digits that are mathematically required to be in every remaining valid combination. ◦Grey: Digits that are impossible for the current sum and length. •Candidate Tracking: Tap any combination in the results list to highlight it in red. This helps you keep track of specific candidates as you cross-reference different runs on your board. •Built-in Digital Calculator: Need to perform a quick addition or subtraction? Access the dedicated, retro-styled digital calculator without ever leaving the app. •Modern Design: Optimized for speed and clarity with a sleek, dark-themed interface that reduces eye strain during long solving sessions. How It Works: 1.Select Sum: Pick your target sum from the left column. 2.Select Run Length: Choose the number of cells in the run. 3.Filter: Tap digits you’ve already placed to narrow the results. 4.Solve: Use the highlighted combinations to finish your grid with confidence! Stop guessing and start solving. Download Kakuro Sidekick IV today and conquer even the toughest Kakuro puzzles with ease!

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Kakuro SideKick IV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kakuro SideKick IV at none against timer.'s 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kakuro SideKick IV asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
timer. versus Kakuro SideKick IV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Kakuro SideKick IV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussYeshayahou Ben-Ari

Bugs and requests

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Widget opens the app when interacted with
  • Timers disappear or are lost
  • Watch app sync issues
  • Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
  • App remains on Dynamic Island after closing
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  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
  • Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
  • Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
  • Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
  • Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island
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  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

Kakuro SideKick IV

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

timer.

One-time5
  • Themes for timer.$0.99
  • iTunes Music as In-App Alarm$0.99
  • Edit All Widget Details$0.99
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  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99
None

Kakuro SideKick IV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kakuro SideKick IV free?
Kakuro SideKick IV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do timer. or Kakuro SideKick IV have ads?
Neither timer. nor Kakuro SideKick IV shows ads.

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