# Data Jar vs Just Timers

The clearest difference is rating: Data Jar at 4.9 against Just Timers's 4.1. Data Jar also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 57%) and ratings volume (870 vs 30). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Jar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Data Jar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Jar has 870 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Data Jar's written reviews are positive against 57% of Just Timers's.

Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, Just Timers every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Jar | Just Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-jar/id1453273600/reviews)** | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **870** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon B. Støvring](https://appshunter.io/developer/423532907) | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-jar/id1453273600)

This app acts as a persistent data store for your automation workflows. It allows you to save and retrieve various data types, including text, numbers, lists, dictionaries, and files, directly from your automation tools. Data is synced across devices via iCloud and can be accessed from the Files app.

**Highlights:** Persist key-value pairs, Supports text, numbers, booleans, lists, dictionaries, and files, Direct integration with automation tools, iCloud Drive storage and sync, Multi-window and drag-and-drop support on iPad, Access via Files app

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Indispensable app for Shortcuts
- 👍 Powerful and versatile data storage
- 🔒 Reliable and stable data store
- 💡 Unique solution for Shortcuts
- 🤖 Essential for advanced Shortcuts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues with large data
- ⏱️ Slow read/write access at times
- 🗂️ Difficulty managing large number of values

**Reported bugs**

- Files getting automatically deleted with large numbers
- Issues with saving base64 encoded images

**Requested features**

- Ability to add individual values to existing dictionaries
- Device-specific variables
- Folder organization for values
- Boolean action to set values
- Widget support


### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Shortcuts integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No data collection
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and performant (v3)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🔇 No sound/alarms
- ⚠️ Notifications not stopping
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ⌚ Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat function causing repeated shortcut execution
- No sound even with critical alerts on
- Notifications won't stop after timer completion
- Interval timer progress lost
- Stock timers restoring after deletion

**Requested features**

- Menu bar timer on Mac
- Widgets for home screen
- Custom sounds for timers
- Delayed timer start (date/time)
- Group timers and trigger individual timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Jar free?

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

### Is Just Timers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Data Jar or Just Timers?

Data Jar is rated higher. Data Jar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 870 ratings, while Just Timers averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do Data Jar or Just Timers have ads?

Neither Data Jar nor Just Timers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Data Jar or Just Timers?

Data Jar ships an update every 9 days, and Just Timers every 4 weeks. Most recently, Data Jar was updated on November 2, 2026 and Just Timers on November 2, 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.*