Usual Timer for Widget vs Colory Tally Counter
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)
Colory Tally Counter
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Colory Tally Counter is a versatile tally counter app that lets you add a splash of color and style to your counting tasks with 44 different colors and 41 unique icons. MAIN FEATURES - Easy Counting: Tap to count up (default +1), swipe left to count down (default -1), and long press to open the menu. - Adjustable Sizes: Display many counters with small size, or prioritize usability with large size. - Widgets: With the Pro version, add widgets to your home screen. On iOS 17.4 and above, count directly with +/- buttons on the home screen. Below iOS 17.4, see the counter values with colors and icons. - Detailed View: Customize counters with a preview. If you access detailed views frequently, enable the +/- button for quick access. Widgets also allow individual counter access. - Auto-Record: Each counter automatically logs counts with date and time. Ideal for tracking medication, feedings, and more. View detailed records to track changes easily. Pro version displays records by day, week, month, or year, and allows notes for each record. - Countdown Mode: Set individual counters to countdown mode (default target value is 0). Name displays with a “▼” when in countdown mode. Tap to count down, swipe left to count up. - Tagging: Use tags to filter and organize counters. Register tags beforehand for different use cases. - Sorting: Tap the edit button in the upper right of the home screen to sort counters via drag and drop or to delete counters. - Shortcuts: Long press the + button on the home screen to instantly create a counter with default settings. - Counter Menu: Long press a counter to access: - Detailed view - Record view - Decrease count (increase in countdown mode) - Edit value - Reset counter - Delete counter SETTINGS - Vibration on/off for counts - Screen sleep on/off - Sound effects on/off for counting - Change sound effects for count up/down - Change theme color (Pro only) - Change icon display position - +/- button mode on/off RECOMMENDED USES - Count items like beads, screws, or parts - Track scores or wins in games and sports - Record household chores like cleaning or shopping - Track consumables like tissues, toilet paper, or foil - Record practice sessions for reading or writing - Track knitting rows - Log workout reps - Record medication or supplement intake - Track water, caffeine, or alcohol intake - Log baby feedings or diaper changes - Manage plants with watering, fertilizing, or pruning records PRO VERSION - No ads - Widget functionality - Add notes to records - Display records segmented by time - Change theme colors Upgrade to the Pro version with a one-time lifetime purchase and enjoy all premium features forever. Special thanks to the following sources: == Icons == Blendicons https://blendicons.com/ ICOOON MONO https://icooon-mono.com/ Icon rainbow https://icon-rainbow.com/ シルエットAC https://www.silhouette-ac.com/ == Sound Effects == 効果音ラボ https://soundeffect-lab.info/ == Fonts == Zen Maru Gothic Licensed under SIL Open Font License 1.1 (http://scripts.sil.org/OFL) Copyright 2021 The Zen Maru Gothic Project Authors (https://github.com/googlefonts/zen-marugothic)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Usual Timer for Widget at none against Colory Tally Counter's shown. Usual Timer for Widget also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Colory Tally Counter's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Colory Tally Counter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Colory Tally Counter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Usual Timer for Widget | Colory Tally Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akihiro Nakanishi | Hikari Mano |
In-app purchases
Usual Timer for Widget
- Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99
Colory Tally Counter
- Pro Edition$3.99
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