Comparison

Dial Timer vs ClassicTimer

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

Head to head

Just twist. Wind-up dial timer

Free

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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

ClassicTimer

Features

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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

Screenshots

Dial Timer4 screens

ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dial Timer at none against ClassicTimer's 1. Dial Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. ClassicTimer 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, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Dial Timer versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Dial Timer	ClassicTimer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	17.6	17.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	13 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	John Millhouse	10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dial Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1

ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Dial Timer free?

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

Is ClassicTimer free?

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

Do Dial Timer or ClassicTimer have ads?

ClassicTimer shows ads; Dial Timer does not.

Which is updated more often, Dial Timer or ClassicTimer?

Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Dial Timer was updated on October 22, 2026 and ClassicTimer on October 18, 2026.