Comparison

PowerTimer vs ClockTide

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

ClockTide

Features
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1. Multi-Device Real-Time Sync: Generate a shareable URL on your phone, instantly synchronize clock and countdown display on web, seamless cross-device collaboration 2. Bidirectional Information Sync: Input messages on mobile, real-time synchronization to web 3. Personalized Customization: 14 professional themes (Classic Black, Racing Black, etc.), custom logo, time formats 4. Smart Reminder System: Preset scenarios for work, hydration, Pomodoro technique, eye rest breaks, and more 5. Global Support: Covers 10 languages with automatic system language detection

Screenshots

PowerTimer4 screens
ClockTide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PowerTimer at Free against ClockTide's $0.99. PowerTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). ClockTide's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On 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

PowerTimer is free to download; ClockTide costs $0.99 up front. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and ClockTide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerTimer ships an update monthly, ClockTide every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerTimer versus ClockTide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerTimerClockTide
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.KANG LI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99
1 purchases

ClockTide

One-time1
  • clockflow_lifetime_099$0.99

Questions

Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClockTide free?
ClockTide costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do PowerTimer or ClockTide have ads?
ClockTide shows ads; PowerTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PowerTimer or ClockTide?
PowerTimer ships an update monthly, and ClockTide every 10 days. Most recently, PowerTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and ClockTide on October 4, 2026.

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