# Figure Case vs ShadowTimer

The clearest difference is price: ShadowTimer at Free against Figure Case's $4.99. ShadowTimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Figure Case's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (538 vs 3). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ShadowTimer is free to download; Figure Case costs $4.99 up front. ShadowTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Figure Case asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Figure Case against 5.0 for ShadowTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Figure Case has 538 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Figure Case ships an update every 5 weeks, ShadowTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Figure Case | ShadowTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.9 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-case-hobby-progress/id1487460834/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowtimer/id6756530472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **538** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simon Nickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/880946249) | [Michael Paulick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861202322) |

## What reviewers say

### Figure Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/figure-case-hobby-progress/id1487460834)

Organize your tabletop miniature collection and track your painting progress. Log all your miniatures, group them into collections, and monitor their assembly and painting stages. Get a clear overview of your hobby status to plan your next projects.

**Highlights:** Log all miniatures, Organize into collections and groups, Track assembly and painting progress, View collection status overview, Sync data via iCloud, Add notes to collections/models, Customizable workflow stages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShadowTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowtimer/id6756530472)

This app provides an immersive, atmospheric torch timer for tabletop role-playing games. It features a dynamic, burning torch that visually represents the passage of time, adding tension to gameplay. Designed for offline use with minimal distractions, it enhances the gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Animated, living torch flame, Customizable timer durations, Offline functionality, Clear, high-contrast visuals, Scalable text for all devices, Optional sound effects and haptics, Minimalist, distraction-free interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShadowTimer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bearer of the First Light | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Figure Case free?

Figure Case costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShadowTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Figure Case or ShadowTimer?

ShadowTimer is rated higher. Figure Case averages 4.9 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while ShadowTimer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Figure Case or ShadowTimer have ads?

Neither Figure Case nor ShadowTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Figure Case or ShadowTimer?

Figure Case ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShadowTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Figure Case was updated on October 15, 2026 and ShadowTimer on October 8, 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.*