Comparison

Dial Timer vs Pill Timer

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

Pill Timer

Features
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Pill Timer — Dose Counter helps you keep a simple count of your meds and never get surprised by an empty pack. Log a dose with one tap, see how many pills are remaining, and set a refill threshold so you get a reminder before you run out. Clean interface, no clutter, and your data stays on your device. Key features One-tap “Take 1” dose logging Remaining count for each item Refill threshold (low-stock alert) Notifications & refill reminders (optional) Light / Dark / System appearance Export your data anytime Built-in disclaimer screen Great for Daily vitamins, supplements, and medications where you want a quick counter and a refill nudge — without complex schedules. Disclaimer: This app is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens
Pill Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dial Timer and Pill Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dial Timer versus Pill Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDial TimerPill Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn MillhouseRustam Mustafin

In-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Pill Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dial Timer free?
Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pill Timer free?
Pill Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dial Timer or Pill Timer have ads?
Neither Dial Timer nor Pill Timer shows ads.

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