Comparison

Timers vs TaskBlocker2

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

Head to head
About

Timers

Manage your time effectively with this interval timer app. Create and run multiple timers in sequence, with options to repeat groups of timers for structured routines. Receive notifications, speech, and countdowns to stay on track during focused sessions.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers in sequence
  • Repeat timer groups
  • Notifications and speech alerts
  • Timer templates and duplication
  • Background operation
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Manage your time smartly and stay focused on what matters. Over 125,000 downloads worldwide with an average rating of 4.6 from more than 1,500 reviews. A simple way to support all your focused moments throughout the day. Timers is an interval timer app that lets you run multiple timers in sequence. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, meditation, Pomodoro sessions, stretching, and more. ■ Run multiple timers in sequence Create as many timers as you need and run them automatically in order. Save them as a group and reuse your daily routines with a single tap. ■ Repeat for each group Grouped timers can be repeated a specified number of times. Example: “Exercise → Rest” repeated 10 times, or “25 min focus → 5 min break” repeated 4 sets. ■ Notifications, speech, countdown At the set time, you’ll receive a notification. When the app is open, speech and countdown are available. Even in the background or with the screen locked, notifications will alert you. ■ Simple and intuitive Edit time, repeats, sound, and names with ease. Use templates or duplication to quickly reuse your favorite timers. ■ Premium for a cleaner experience All core features are free. Purchasing Premium removes ads so you can stay focused. Purchases can be restored anytime. ---- ■ Features • Run multiple timers in sequence • Repeat by group (set count) • Notifications / speech / countdown / advance notice • Templates and timer duplication • Background notifications / auto-lock control • Badge shows active timers • Dark Mode support • Remove ads (Premium) ---- Make your time simple and productive. Timers helps you focus every day.

About

TaskBlocker2

Features
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Take Control of Your Focus TaskBlocker2 helps you stay productive by blocking distracting websites during focused work sessions. Unlike traditional website blockers, TaskBlocker2 shows you beautiful, customizable motivational messages when you try to visit blocked sites—gently reminding you to stay on task without completely restricting access. KEY FEATURES Smart Blocking - Block specific websites during focus sessions - Motivational overlays instead of hard blocks - Safari extension integration - Session timer with countdown Customizable Messages - Add personalized motivational messages for each blocked site - Beautiful gradient overlays with emojis - Quick "Close & Continue" option - Gentle encouragement, not punishment Focus Sessions - Set session durations (5, 15, 25, or 45 minutes) - Live countdown timer - Track block attempts - Session history and statistics Productivity Insights - View your focus session history - Track how many times you stayed on task - Monitor your productivity streaks - See your progress over time Beautiful Design - Native iOS 17 SwiftUI interface - Dark mode support - Smooth animations - Clean, minimal design HOW IT WORKS 1. Add websites you want to block (social media, news, shopping, etc.) 2. Start a focus session and choose your duration 3. When you visit a blocked site in Safari, you'll see a beautiful motivational overlay 4. Close the overlay and get back to work, or stay on the site if you really need to 5. Track your productivity wins in the Stats tab PRIVACY FIRST - All data stored locally on your device - No analytics or tracking - No account required - No data sent to external servers - Open source on GitHub PERFECT FOR - Students studying for exams - Remote workers staying focused - Anyone trying to break social media habits - Writers avoiding distractions - Developers in deep work sessions REQUIREMENTS - iOS 17.0 or later - Safari browser - You must enable the Safari extension in Settings TaskBlocker2 is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Just pure, focused productivity. Built by Brett Koenig

Screenshots

Timers4 screens
TaskBlocker24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskBlocker2 at none against Timers's 1. TaskBlocker2 also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TaskBlocker2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timers versus TaskBlocker2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimersTaskBlocker2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKoji ItoBrett Koenig

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

TaskBlocker2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskBlocker2 free?
TaskBlocker2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timers or TaskBlocker2 have ads?
Timers shows ads; TaskBlocker2 does not.

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