Comparison

Dial Timer vs bombClock

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

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.

Highlights
  • Timed task motivation
  • Point history tracking
  • Explosion score
  • 30-second audio cues
  • 10-second countdown
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens
bombClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. bombClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dial Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, bombClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Dial Timer versus bombClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial TimerbombClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn MillhouseJUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA

In-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

bombClock

One-time1
  • bombClock Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Dial Timer free?
Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bombClock free?
bombClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dial Timer or bombClock have ads?
Neither Dial Timer nor bombClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dial Timer or bombClock?
Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and bombClock monthly. Most recently, Dial Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and bombClock on September 25, 2026.

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