Comparison

Just Timers vs Alarm Chat

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

Alarm Chat

Features
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Meet Your New Morning Muse: The World’s First AI-Powered Alarm Stop "setting" alarms and start talking to them. Tired of the same robotic beeps and rigid interfaces? This is the most modern alarm experience on the App Store—powered by advanced AI to make your mornings (and your reminders) effortless, contextual, and surprisingly fun. - Why You’ll Never Go Back to a Standard Clock: - Natural Language Genius: Forget scrolling through wheels to find the time. Just say, "Wake me up in 35 minutes," or "Set an alarm for 6 AM tomorrow for Fur Elise." It understands you perfectly, no matter how you phrase it. - Contextual Soundtrack: Our AI doesn't just wake you up; it understands the vibe. Ask to be reminded to buy milk to Kelis’s "Milkshake," and the app will automatically find and set the perfect track for the occasion. - Intelligent Assistance: Think of it like ChatGPT, but for your schedule. Whether it’s a quick nap or a complex morning routine, the AI handles the logistics so you can focus on sleeping. - Sleek, Modern Interface: Designed for the next generation of mobile users. Clean, dark-mode optimized, and incredibly intuitive. How it Works: Chat: Type or speak your request in plain English. Context: The AI identifies the time, the task, and the perfect audio. Rest: Sleep soundly knowing your AI assistant has you covered. Stop waking up to noise. Start waking up to intelligence. Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/18a5afa7-cf32-4698-a5b8-7d41adf13bea Terms & conditions: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/6cb95aa1-3207-4815-b2ae-34b9d1640487

Screenshots

Just Timers4 screens
Alarm Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Just Timers at 17.6 against Alarm Chat's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Alarm Chat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just Timers versus Alarm Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimersAlarm Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron DippnerTOYIN- ISRAEL IBIYEMI

Bugs and requests

Just Timers

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • 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
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  • Watch app unusable, complications incorrect
  • Timers activating and changing duration after update
  • Timers going off after being stopped
  • Negative timers displayed
  • Alerts not going off
  • Timers with intervals spontaneously resetting
  • Watch notifications inconsistent
  • Timer display stuck
  • Widget display stuck
  • Intervals stuck, skipping inconsistent
  • Choosing sound causes it to play indefinitely
  • Timer resets when modifying sound
  • No default timer settings
  • Manual sync required for phone/watch timers
  • Buttons do nothing or wrong action
  • Siri not working with new version
  • Shortcut action to create timer throws error
  • Can't change timer volume (too loud with headphones)
  • Sound continues to ring after stop/dismiss
  • Contact button in settings not working
  • Can't scroll down to add new custom timer on Watch
  • Watch face off means no alert
  • Alert only happens when app is open on Watch
  • Weak buzz with no customization on Watch
  • App crashes before timer expires
  • App sluggish and buggy
  • Purchasing tiers not clearly disclosed upfront

Requested features

19 requests
  • Menu bar timer on Mac
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Custom sounds for timers
  • Delayed timer start (date/time)
  • Group timers and trigger individual timers
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  • Enter date and time for timers
  • Option to quickly create one-off timers
  • Prevent app launch when tapping Live Activity
  • Templates for timer types
  • Clear explanations for settings
  • Siri integration improvements
  • Ability to set different sounds for each timer
  • More alarming sound options
  • Vibrating function on Watch
  • Improved x-callback integration
  • Rest API improvements
  • Ability to group timers
  • Reset individual timers on Watch easily
  • More alert tones

Alarm Chat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Alarm Chat

Subscriptions1
  • Alalarm Ultra3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Just Timers free?
Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm Chat free?
Alarm Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just Timers or Alarm Chat have ads?
Neither Just Timers nor Alarm Chat shows ads.

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