Timer of Time vs Spectroscope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer of Time
This utility app helps you manage timed intervals with ease. Set custom durations for repetitions, receive cycle completion reminders, and track your estimated finish time. It offers a clean interface and live activity updates for seamless use.
- Customizable repetition times
- Estimated finish time display
- Pause and resume functionality
- Cycle completion reminders
- Live activities integration
- Improved user interface
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Timer of Time is easy to use, just select the time for each repetition and you are ready! Shows the estimated finish time. Pause your timer anytime and continue it when you feel you are on track again. Receive reminders on each cycle completes. NEW: - Improved UI - Added live activities - More accurate notification messages.
Spectroscope
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Professional Spectral Analysis in Your Pocket Transform your smartphone into a powerful, calibrated optical spectrometer. Designed for science educators, researchers, and hobbyists, "Spectroscope" bridges the gap between educational tools and laboratory instrumentation. Connect a clip-on spectroscope hardware and start capturing, calibrating, and analyzing light spectra in real-time. NEW IN VERSION 2.0: • Reference Mode (REF): Perform comparative analysis seamlessly. Freeze a baseline spectrum (e.g., White Light) and compare it against live samples in real-time. Perfect for demonstrating Absorbance and Transmittance in the classroom without exporting data. • Multi-Camera Support: Fully optimized for modern devices. Select the specific lens (Telephoto, Ultra-Wide, Front/Back) that best fits your mounting setup directly from Settings. KEY FEATURES: • Precision Data Export: Generate scientific-grade CSV files with 4-decimal precision for both Wavelength (nm) and Intensity • Easy Calibration: Calibrate accurate X-axis (nanometers) using standard CFL lamps (Mercury peaks) or define your own custom reference points. • Live Analysis: Visualize data with the integrated high-contrast chart, featuring peak detection and adjustable exposure/focus locks. • Universal Compatibility: Works with any DIY or commercial spectroscope with a smartphone mount. APPLICATIONS: • Physics & Astronomy: Analyze emission lines of light sources and stars. • Chemistry Labs: Measure absorbance of colored solutions using the new REF workflow. • Gemology & Field Work: Portable analysis anywhere, anytime. Download the complete User Manual with step-by-step lab workflows here: https://www.majinsoft.com/apps/spectroscope/Spectroscope_User_Manual.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Timer of Time at Free against Spectroscope's $14.99. Spectroscope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On 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
Timer of Time is free to download; Spectroscope costs $14.99 up front. Timer of Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spectroscope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timer of Time ships an update every 5 weeks, Spectroscope every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer of Time | Spectroscope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #180 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Libardo Ramirez Tirado | LEONARDO TAZZINI |
In-app purchases
Timer of Time
- Premium$1.99
Spectroscope
No in-app purchases
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