Comparison

TimeOut Ticker vs Timely­

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

Head to head
About

TimeOut Ticker

This app helps parents manage child timeouts by calculating the appropriate duration based on age. It allows tracking multiple children, starting and stopping timers, and visualizing timeout trends over time with graphs.

Highlights
  • Age-based timeout duration calculation
  • Multiple child profiles
  • Start/stop countdown timer
  • Timeout completion alerts
  • Trend analysis with line graphs
  • Total timeout bar charts
Features
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This App can track the time a child spends in timeout. The user can add multiple children to track. The user enters the age of the child and the name. The App then calculates the time a child can spends in timeout. For each year of a child's age, one minute is added to the total timeout. When the timeout start, the user selects the child's name and presses the start button. The timer then counts down. The app alerts the users when the time out is over. Multiple children can be tracked at the same time. The user can stop the timer and reset it for each child. The user can plot each children trend of timeouts and the total timeouts over a period of time. The app will display this information in a line graph for trend an a bar chart for total timeout over a period of time.

About

Timely­

This app ensures you're never late for your appointments by providing timely call reminders. It seamlessly integrates with your calendar, allowing for customizable notification settings and prioritizing user privacy with advanced security measures.

Highlights
  • Call reminders for meetings
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Customizable reminder settings
  • Privacy and security features
  • Never miss an appointment
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Meet Timely — #1 app for being early to your meetings. Timely connects with your calendar and calls you before every meeting, ensuring that you never miss an important call or appointment again. With users worldwide, Timely has become the go-to app for busy professionals, students, and anyone who needs to stay on top of their schedule. ——————— WHAT YOU GET WITH TIMELY * Call reminders: Timely automatically reminds you of upcoming meetings and calls, so you can stay focused on your tasks without worrying about missing an important event. * Seamless Google Calendar Integration: Sync your existing calendar with Timely, and the app will automatically import your meetings and appointments. * Customizable Reminder Settings: Tailor your reminder preferences to suit your needs. Choose when you want to be reminded, whether it's 15 minutes before your meeting or right at the time of your meeting. * Privacy & Security: Your data is protected with state-of-the-art encryption and security measures. Timely is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security for our users. ——————— WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT US Review by Alex "Absolutely in love with this app! As someone constantly juggling tasks and meetings, Timely has been a lifesaver. It effortlessly syncs with my Google Calendar, sending me reminders that ensure I never miss a beat. Couldn't be happier!" Review by Taylor "Timely is a godsend for managing my chaotic schedule. The call reminders are perfect for someone like me who hates being bombarded with notifications. Plus, it integrates so smoothly with my calendar. Really impressed and definitely recommend!" Review by Casey "After a short learning curve with the settings, I've found Timely to be incredibly effective. It's fantastic for reminding me of appointments and meetings. Now that I've got the hang of it, I can't imagine my daily routine without it. A solid five stars from me!" Review by Jordan "Timely stands as a pinnacle of functional elegance in software design. Its seamless calendar integration and meticulous attention to user privacy not only enhance productivity but also provide a profound sense of security. This application is a quintessential tool for anyone serious about optimizing their time management." Review by Dani "Since I started using Timely, I've noticed a significant improvement in how I manage my time. The calls are perfectly timed, and the app is so easy to use. It's helped me stay on top of my schedule like never before. Highly recommend!" ——————— Join the countless professionals and individuals who trust Timely to keep their schedules on track. Download the app today and the peace of mind that comes with never missing a meeting again. Install Timely today, for free! ——————— Note that deleting the app does not cancel your subscriptions and does not turn off call reminders. You need to sign out on the app to stop call reminders. Terms of Use: https://alwaystimely.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://alwaystimely.com/privacy ——————— Got an idea about how to make Timely even better? Please email support@alwaystimely.com. We read and respond to every single email we get.

Screenshots

TimeOut Ticker4 screens
Timely­4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely­ at every 4 days against TimeOut Ticker's every 3 months. Timely­ also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 80%) and ratings volume (26 vs 5). TimeOut Ticker's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. TimeOut Ticker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Timely­ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TimeOut Ticker against 4.8 for Timely­. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timely­ has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of TimeOut Ticker's written reviews are positive against 94% of Timely­'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeOut Ticker ships an update every 3 months, Timely­ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimeOut Ticker versus Timely­: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeOut TickerTimely­
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings526 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDina Technologies IncKrishna Aluru

Customer experience

TimeOut Ticker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Timely­

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeOut Ticker

Subscriptions1
  • TimeOut Charts$0.991 Month
6 purchases

Timely­

Subscriptions6
  • Timely Pro Monthly Plan3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Monthly Plan3 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Timely Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Timely Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Timely Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeOut Ticker free?
TimeOut Ticker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timely­ free?
Timely­ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeOut Ticker or Timely­?
TimeOut Ticker and Timely­ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 26 ratings respectively.
Do TimeOut Ticker or Timely­ have ads?
Both TimeOut Ticker and Timely­ show ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeOut Ticker or Timely­?
TimeOut Ticker ships an update every 3 months, and Timely­ every 4 days. Most recently, TimeOut Ticker was updated on June 6, 2026 and Timely­ on June 1, 2026.

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