# 通話Timer vs RouteNote

The clearest difference is rating: 通話Timer at 5.0 against RouteNote's 4.5. 通話Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). RouteNote's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 通話Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RouteNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

通話Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

通話Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, RouteNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 通話Timer | RouteNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1440445087/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routenote/id1460240007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hidehiko aihara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178520609) | [YUKARI KIKUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324432413) |

## What reviewers say

### 通話Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1440445087)

This app helps prevent long phone calls by notifying you when a set time limit is reached. It vibrates your phone and offers features like call history and cumulative call time tracking.

**Highlights:** Timed call notifications, Call history tracking, Cumulative call time, Contact integration, Favorite contact management, Adjustable timer reset

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告停止課金モデル | $2.99 | per month |
| Coffee (R) | $0.49 | one-time |
| 開発者応援 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee (Large) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Set | $5.99 | one-time |


### RouteNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routenote/id1460240007)

This app helps track routes for deliveries, sales, or outdoor activities. It allows users to log journeys, add notes and photos, plan routes, and share them. A subscription unlocks an ad-free experience and advanced features.

**Highlights:** One-tap GPS route tracking, Log past routes and notes, Pin locations with notes/photos, Route planning for deliveries/travel, Area stats and stop timer, Route sharing via GPX/JSON, Arrival alerts for saved locations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RouteNote Standard (1month) | $2.99 | per month |
| General full-featured(1month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RouteNote Standard (3month) | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| General full-featured(3month) | $14.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 通話Timer free?

通話Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RouteNote free?

RouteNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 通話Timer or RouteNote?

通話Timer is rated higher. 通話Timer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RouteNote averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do 通話Timer or RouteNote have ads?

Both 通話Timer and RouteNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 通話Timer or RouteNote?

通話Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and RouteNote every 10 days. Most recently, 通話Timer was updated on August 19, 2026 and RouteNote on September 23, 2026.

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