# Progress Timer vs Dynamic Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Progress Timer at 4.1 against Dynamic Timer's 1.0. Progress Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Dynamic Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dynamic Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Progress Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Progress Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Progress Timer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Progress Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dynamic Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Progress Timer ships an update every 8 months, Dynamic Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progress Timer | Dynamic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) | [Pinso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386620072) |

## What reviewers say

### Progress Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377)

This app helps you manage timed tasks with visual progress bars and countdowns. You can set custom titles and durations, and repeat timer groups. It continues counting in the background and notifies you even when the screen is locked.

**Highlights:** Visual progress bars, Customizable timer titles, Repeatable timer groups, Background operation, Sound notifications, Save and recall timer lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dynamic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamic-timerclock-and-to-do-list/id6444470663)

Manage your time effectively with customizable timers and to-do list widgets. Stay focused on tasks, track countdowns with live activities on your lock screen and dynamic island, and never forget a reminder.

**Highlights:** Lock screen and Dynamic Island timers, Live Activities countdowns, To-do list widgets, Pomodoro timer support, Digital clock display, Calendar import for reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progress Timer free?

Progress Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dynamic Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Progress Timer or Dynamic Timer?

Progress Timer is rated higher. Progress Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dynamic Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Progress Timer or Dynamic Timer have ads?

Progress Timer shows ads; Dynamic Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Progress Timer or Dynamic Timer?

Progress Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Dynamic Timer monthly. Most recently, Progress Timer was updated on June 11, 2026 and Dynamic Timer on September 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.*