# IISCA+ vs Gentle Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gentle Timer at 100% against IISCA+'s 33%. Gentle Timer also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.1). IISCA+'s advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Gentle Timer is free to download; IISCA+ costs $6.99 up front. IISCA+ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.49 per year and Gentle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gentle Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gentle Timer has 354 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of IISCA+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Gentle Timer's.

IISCA+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Gentle Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IISCA+ | Gentle Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iisca-plus/id1478619988/reviews) | **[4.6 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Garage94 S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478619987) | [JOHNNY LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778905380) |

## What reviewers say

### IISCA+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iisca-plus/id1478619988)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app facilitates data collection for IISCA and SBT, which are intervention strategies for treating problem behaviors and developing social repertoires. It's designed to provide a baseline context for effective treatment and skill-building.

**Highlights:** IISCA data collection, SBT intervention support, Problem behavior treatment, Social repertoire development, Baseline context generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SBT Unlock | $19.49 | per year |


### Gentle Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gentle-timer-visual-countdown/id6738017755)

This app offers a visually appealing, ad-free timer for focus, productivity, and managing children's routines. It supports various timer types, including countdown, Pomodoro, and interval, with extensive customization options for backgrounds, music, and themes. It also includes helpful everyday tools like a calculator and breathing exercises.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timers, Pomodoro focus sessions, Interval training timers, Multi timer support, Customizable backgrounds and music, Everyday utility tools

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Adorable and cute visuals
- 🎵 Fun and pleasant music/sounds
- 👍 Smooth, snappy, and easy to use
- 🎨 Artistic and whimsical design
- 🚀 Great functionality and performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 More free options desired
- 🔇 Occasional sound issues (no sound)
- 📱 Landscape mode not supported
- ⏳ Seconds not displayed on countdown
- ⬆️ Seconds set in increments of 10

**Reported bugs**

- No sound issues reported
- Seconds not displayed on countdown
- Landscape mode not working

**Requested features**

- More free options
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to set specific seconds
- Toggle off motion on settings menu
- Cat character option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IISCA+ free?

IISCA+ costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gentle Timer free?

Gentle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IISCA+ or Gentle Timer?

Gentle Timer is rated higher. IISCA+ averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Gentle Timer averages 4.6 from 354 ratings.

### Do IISCA+ or Gentle Timer have ads?

Neither IISCA+ nor Gentle Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IISCA+ or Gentle Timer?

IISCA+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Gentle Timer every 3 days. Most recently, IISCA+ was updated on September 14, 2026 and Gentle Timer on September 22, 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.*