Dial Timer vs bombClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dial Timer
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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.
bombClock
This app uses a timed bomb countdown to encourage children to complete tasks. Set a timer, and earn points for finishing on time or for the bomb's explosion. It provides audio cues and a countdown for the final seconds.
- Timed task motivation
- Point history tracking
- Explosion score
- 30-second audio cues
- 10-second countdown
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bombClock is an app that uses a timer to motivate children to complete any task. Just set the desired minutes and seconds and press the bomb, the timer will start. When the task is finished (getting dressed, brushing teeth, etc.), you can press the Stop button and a positive point will be added to the history. If the time ends without pressing the button, a positive point will be added to the explosion score. The timer will tell you every 30 seconds how much time is left until it reaches the last 10 seconds, at which point it will start a countdown. I hope this app motivates your children to carry out different tasks. bombClock is free to try for 30 days. After that, unlock the full app forever with a single one-time purchase — no subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dial Timer at none against bombClock's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. bombClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dial Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, bombClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dial Timer | bombClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Millhouse | JUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA |
In-app purchases
Dial Timer
No in-app purchases
bombClock
- bombClock Lifetime$8.99
Questions
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