Comparison

Usual Timer for Widget vs JokeNotes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Set multiple timers
  • Start timers from widget
  • Save usual timers
  • Customizable timer icons and colors
  • Extensive editing functions
  • Options during countdown
Features
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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)

About

JokeNotes

Features
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Turn random funny thoughts into polished material. JokeNotes is a simple, fast way to capture jokes the moment they hit, then organize them into sets you can actually perform. Whether you’re writing one-liners, stories, roasts, or full bits, JokeNotes keeps everything searchable, sortable, and easy to revisit when you’re building a lineup. What you can do with JokeNotes • Capture ideas instantly before they disappear • Organize by categories (bits, premises, tags, themes, etc.) • Search and filter to find the right joke at the right time • Build and manage sets for open mics, showcases, and headlining slots • Refine over time with edits, rewrites, and punch-up passes Built for comedians, writers, and anyone who’s tired of losing good jokes in screenshots, notes apps, or endless text threads. Download JokeNotes and keep your best material ready when you need it.

Screenshots

Usual Timer for Widget4 screens
JokeNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JokeNotes at none against Usual Timer for Widget's 1. JokeNotes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Usual Timer for Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JokeNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, JokeNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Usual Timer for Widget versus JokeNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUsual Timer for WidgetJokeNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiro NakanishiFlash Laughs LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Usual Timer for Widget

One-time1
  • Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99
None

JokeNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Usual Timer for Widget free?
Usual Timer for Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JokeNotes free?
JokeNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Usual Timer for Widget or JokeNotes have ads?
Neither Usual Timer for Widget nor JokeNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Usual Timer for Widget or JokeNotes?
Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and JokeNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Usual Timer for Widget was updated on September 27, 2026 and JokeNotes on September 17, 2026.

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