Timer99 vs Elevator Mechanic Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer99
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Timer app that can measure 1 to 999 minutes easily and quickly with only 3 taps. This timer does not have a start button. Just tap the number you want to measure and the timer countdown will start. For example ... -To measure 120 minutes, just press 1,2,0. -To measure 45 minutes, just press 4,5. -Just press 8 to measure 8 minutes.
Elevator Mechanic Prep
Prepare for your elevator mechanic licensing exam with this comprehensive study tool. It covers essential topics like ASME A17.1 code, electrical theory, mechanical systems, and safety devices, offering over 1,000 practice questions with detailed explanations.
- ASME A17.1 code specifics
- NEC electrical requirements
- OSHA standards
- Mechanical systems
- Safety device guide
- 1,000+ practice questions
- Detailed explanations with references
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC PREP: PASS YOUR STATE LICENSING EXAM Elevator mechanic licensing exams test ASME A17.1 Safety Code, NEC electrical requirements, OSHA standards, and mechanical systems. Candidates who fail are most often weak on ASME A17.1 code specifics, electrical theory, and safety device testing intervals. TRACTION VS HYDRAULIC COMPARISON Traction elevator: steel ropes and traction sheave driven by electric motor. Geared traction uses a gearbox (slower speeds). Gearless traction for high-rise and high-speed. Counterweight reduces motor load. Safety devices: governor, safeties, buffers, final limit switches. No practical speed limit, suitable for high-rise. Hydraulic elevator: pump, jack, and oil push the car up. Gravity controls lowering. Types: in-ground direct acting, above-ground holeless, roped hydraulic. Safety devices: lowering valve, pressure relief valve, rupture valve, cylinder leak detector. Maximum practical travel approximately 50 feet, not suitable for high-rise. ASME A17.1 CODE REFERENCE Pit: minimum 2 feet deep for traction, lighting at top of ladder, stop switch within 2 feet, ladder required if pit exceeds 35 inches. Machine room: minimum 7-foot headroom, temperature 50 to 90 degrees F, disconnect switch within sight of equipment. Hoistway: fire-resistive construction, no combustible materials. Inspection intervals: periodic inspection annually, no-load safety test every 5 years, full-load safety test every 5 years, governor and rope gripper test every 5 years. SAFETY DEVICE GUIDE Governor: centrifugal, activates when car speed exceeds set overspeed, trips the safety, tested annually. Car safety: grips guide rails to stop car in overspeed or free fall. Instantaneous (lower speeds) or progressive (higher speeds). Buffer: absorbs energy at end of travel. Oil buffers (traction), spring buffers (hydraulic). Door interlock: prevents movement unless hoistway door is locked. Pit stop switch: breaks control circuit, within reach from pit ladder. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS ELECTRICAL THEORY AND NEC (30%): Three-phase power, motor theory, motor control circuits, NEC Article 620, grounding and bonding, branch circuits, disconnect means, GFCIs in machine rooms. ASME A17.1 CODE (25%): Pit, machine room, and hoistway requirements, car enclosure, inspection and test intervals, emergency operation, accessibility requirements. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (25%): Traction components (sheave, ropes, counterweight, car frame, guide rails), hydraulic components (pump, jack, valve, cylinder), brake systems, lubrication. SAFETY DEVICES (10%): Governor function and overspeed settings, safety types, buffer types, door interlock operation, testing intervals. OSHA AND SAFETY (10%): OSHA 1926 Subpart R, general industry, lockout/tagout, fall protection in hoistways, confined space for pits. Every question includes a detailed explanation with ASME A17.1 and NEC section references. FREE: 5 questions per day, traction vs hydraulic comparison, safety device overview. No account required. MONTHLY ($9.99/month): Full 1,000+ questions, Traction vs Hydraulic Comparison, ASME A17.1 Code Reference, Safety Device Guide, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial. ANNUAL ($24.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value. LIFETIME ($49.99): One payment. Permanent access. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise Not affiliated with NEIEP, IUEC, ASME, or any state elevator licensing board. Code references are for educational exam preparation only. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer99 at none against Elevator Mechanic Prep's 3. Timer99 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Elevator Mechanic Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Timer99 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timer99 | Elevator Mechanic Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahashi Naoto | Deeun Inc. |
In-app purchases
Timer99
No in-app purchases
Elevator Mechanic Prep
- Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Elevator Prep Pro Annually$24.991 Year
- Elevator - Lifetime Pro$49.99
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