Usual Timer for Widget vs Parrot Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Usual Timer for Widget
Easily set and manage multiple countdown timers with minimal interaction. Save frequently used timers for cooking, studying, or gaming, and launch them instantly from a widget. Receive sound and vibration alerts when a timer finishes.
- Set multiple timers
- Start timers from widget
- Save usual timers
- Customizable timer icons and colors
- Extensive editing functions
- Options during countdown
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· Timer with the least operation · Set multiple timers · Start timer from the widget Usual Timer is an application which you can save the usual timers and start the timer with the least operation. First let's save a timer. Set a time for daily use, such as cooking, studying and game etc. You can select an icon and a color of the timer. Unlimitedly number of timers by purchasing the full version. Tap saved timer and the app begin the countdown immediately. When the timer ends, the app notifies you by sound and vibration. If the app is in background, because of the specification of iOS, the app announces you by a notification. And you can also use the widget. If using the widget, you can start the timer with just one tap. No need to start the app. Other Features · Extensive editing functions, e.g. add, copy, edit, delete, sort timers. · Convenient options during the countdown, e.g. suppress the brightness of the screen, invalidate Auto Lock and invalidate touch event. Sounds: OtoLogic(https://otologic.jp)
Parrot Timer
A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.
- Parrot-themed timer interface
- Dancing parrot celebrations
- Unlockable parrot characters
- Simple and effective time management
- Versatile for kitchen or general use
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Discover the adorable Parrot Timer app, a delightful timer with a parrot theme. It's designed to add a dash of fun to your time management. Features include: - Engaging visuals where cute parrots grace the timer screen. As the countdown ends, these parrots celebrate by dancing. - Initially, you have access to 5 charming parrots. Frequent use of Parrot Timer rewards you with the addition of new parrot friends. - Beyond its adorable appeal, Parrot Timer offers simplicity and effectiveness for all your timing needs. *While primarily envisioned as a kitchen timer, Parrot Timer's versatility allows it to function perfectly as a general timer too.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Parrot Timer at 4.8 against Usual Timer for Widget's 4.2. Parrot Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Usual Timer for Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Parrot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parrot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Usual Timer for Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parrot Timer's.
Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Parrot Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Usual Timer for Widget | Parrot Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (20 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akihiro Nakanishi | hidekazu seto |
Customer experience
Usual Timer for Widget
Parrot Timer
In-app purchases
Usual Timer for Widget
- Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99
Parrot Timer
No in-app purchases
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