Remote Timer vs Goroku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Remote Timer
A simple timer designed for educational settings. It allows for easy control of the timer using a separate, paired device, enhancing classroom management and engagement.
- Easy-to-use timer
- Remote control via paired device
- Supports digital classrooms
- Simple interface
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This app was created to support the digital classroom. It provides an easy to use timer, which can be controlled with a paired device.
Goroku
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Goroku is an app for Apple platforms that makes it easy to manage, view, and edit Go game records in SGF format. From reviewing games and exploring variations to creating board images and videos for sharing, Goroku brings it all together. Your game record data syncs through iCloud. Revisit your important records anytime on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Main Features • Create, import, view, and edit SGF game records • Organize game records using folders • Sync across devices with iCloud • Search by player name, game name, event, and more • Explore the main line and variations in the game tree • Automatically play game records and adjust the playback speed • Display move numbers, board coordinates, and the last move • Record players, results, komi, rules, comments, and more • Rotate and flip the board • Switch between realistic, flat, book-style, and other board designs • Export any area of the board as PNG, GIF, or MP4 • Create shareable images with backgrounds, layouts, and text • Copy and share SGF files or SGF text • Preview SGF game records with Quick Look ※ Some advanced editing features, customization options, and watermark removal require a one-time purchase of Goroku Pro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Timer at none against Goroku's 1. Remote Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Goroku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Remote Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Remote Timer | Goroku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Fritz | Junnosuke Matsumoto |
In-app purchases
Remote Timer
No in-app purchases
Goroku
- Goroku Pro$9.99









