Comparison

Dial Timer vs Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dial Timer

Features
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A dial timer. To set the timer, rotate the dial with your finger to the desired time. When you release your finger the timer will begin counting down to zero. The timer max duration can be set from 60 seconds to 16 hours. The on/off button will start and stop the timer. Dial Timer will send a notification if your device is in sleep mode.

About

Time

Enhance your device's home screen with a customizable, minimalist clock widget. Choose from multiple sizes and styles, and personalize fonts and weather displays for a unique look.

Highlights
  • Clean and minimal design
  • Customizable widget style
  • Customizable font style
  • Weather display options
  • Three widget sizes (Small, Medium, Large)
Features
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- Clean and minimal design - Customise widget style, font style and weather - Three widget sizes: Small - Medium - Large Contact Support Please email us at time@techulus.com Privacy and Security If you have any questions or suggestions about Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at time@techulus.com. Terms of use: https://bit.ly/3jeT4hc Privacy policy: https://bit.ly/3CaXeiT

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens
Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dial Timer at Free against Time's $0.99. Dial Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dial Timer is free to download; Time costs $0.99 up front. Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Dial Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dial Timer versus Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial TimerTime
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn MillhouseArjun Komath

In-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Time

Subscriptions2
  • Local weather information7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Local weather information7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Dial Timer free?
Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time free?
Time costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Dial Timer or Time have ads?
Neither Dial Timer nor Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial Timer or Time?
Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dial Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Time on November 3, 2026.

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