Comparison

Just Timers vs PDF Redactor

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

Head to head
About

Just Timers

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
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Just Timers: The missing timers app Quickly and easily create multiple named counter, stopwatch and interval timers, sync across devices and even use Tags to group timers together Assign alert sounds, haptics and even critical alerts to notify you when a timer expires Assign Shortcuts and URLs to run when timers stop* (more actions coming soon!) Use intervals to create complex workout routines, or go a step deeper with interval templates and Shortcuts integration Use Shortcuts to create complex interval sets and control timers with your voice Use Widgets to keep track of and control your timers, as well as quickly create single-use "self-destruct" timers Sync timers with iCloud across your other devices Supports Live Activities, Widgets and the Dynamic Island Light and Dark Themes * Shortcuts and URLs can only run when the app is open or notification is tapped Need help? Contact support@justtimers.app or find us on Twitter @JustTimers

About

PDF Redactor

Permanently hide sensitive information in PDF documents by drawing black boxes over text or content. Export a flattened PDF where redactions are irreversible, ensuring privacy before sharing. This utility works offline and focuses on quick, straightforward redaction without complex editing tools.

Highlights
  • Permanently redact sensitive information
  • Draw black redaction boxes
  • Export flattened, irreversible PDFs
  • Works fully offline
  • Simple, one-time redaction tool
Features
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PDF Redactor is a simple utility for permanently redacting sensitive information from PDF files. Open a PDF, zoom to the area you need, and draw black boxes over text or content you want to hide. Export a flattened PDF where redactions are baked in and cannot be removed. This app is designed for quick, one-time redactions — not full PDF editing. There are no accounts, no uploads, and no complicated tools. Everything happens directly on your device. Features: • Open and view PDF files • Draw black redaction boxes • Remove boxes with a tap • Export permanently redacted PDFs • Works fully offline If you need a fast and straightforward way to redact PDFs before sharing, PDF Redactor gets the job done.

Screenshots

Just Timers4 screens
PDF Redactor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just Timers at 57% against PDF Redactor's 0%. Just Timers also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.1 vs 1.0). PDF Redactor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On ads 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

Just Timers is free to download; PDF Redactor costs $1.99 up front. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Redactor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Timers has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Redactor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, PDF Redactor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Just Timers versus PDF Redactor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimersPDF Redactor
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron DippnerOpsOh LLC

Customer experience

Just Timers

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative29.2%

PDF Redactor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Just Timers

One-time8
  • Small Toy$0.99
  • v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy)$1.99
  • Tier 1$1.99
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  • Medium Toy$2.99
  • v1 Upgrade$2.99
  • Large Toy$4.99
  • Tier 2$4.99
  • Huge Toy$9.99
None

PDF Redactor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Timers free?
Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Redactor free?
PDF Redactor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Timers or PDF Redactor?
Just Timers is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while PDF Redactor averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Just Timers or PDF Redactor have ads?
Neither Just Timers nor PDF Redactor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Timers or PDF Redactor?
Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and PDF Redactor every 7 months. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on June 10, 2026 and PDF Redactor on September 18, 2026.

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