# TimeOut Ticker vs Timely­

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeOut Ticker | Timely­ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-ticker/id1438332019/reviews) | [4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely/id6478568044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dina Technologies Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/492177509) | [Krishna Aluru](https://appshunter.io/developer/912597489) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeOut Ticker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-ticker/id1438332019)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeOut Charts | $0.99 | per month |


### Timely­

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely/id6478568044)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Timely Pro Yearly Plan | $119.99 | per year |


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