Comparison

PowerTimer vs Screen Prep

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

Head to head
About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

About

Screen Prep

Features
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Screen Prep is a simple utility for changing the color of and iPhone or iPad screen for use in VFX. • Select from a collection of preset colors or pick your own • Add tracking marks and edit their position and size • Alternatively display colorbars, grid, or checkerboard • Lock the screen to prevent accidental touches from the actors • Save setups for later recall • Export to Photos for display on other devices via AirPlay or other viewing method

Screenshots

PowerTimer4 screens
Screen Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PowerTimer at Free against Screen Prep's $9.99. PowerTimer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Screen Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On ads 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

PowerTimer is free to download; Screen Prep costs $9.99 up front. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Screen Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Screen Prep every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerTimer versus Screen Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerTimerScreen Prep
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.Squirrel FX LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99
None

Screen Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Prep free?
Screen Prep costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PowerTimer or Screen Prep have ads?
Neither PowerTimer nor Screen Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerTimer or Screen Prep?
PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Screen Prep every 5 months. Most recently, PowerTimer was updated on September 2, 2026 and Screen Prep on May 16, 2026.

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