# Time’s Up! vs TippyTalk Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time’s Up! at 84% against TippyTalk Mobile's 33%. Time’s Up! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (444 vs 11). TippyTalk Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TippyTalk Mobile sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time’s Up! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 444 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Time’s Up!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of TippyTalk Mobile's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | TippyTalk Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews)** | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippytalk-mobile/id1585240851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [TippyTalk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140494660) |

## What reviewers say

### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


### TippyTalk Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tippytalk-mobile/id1585240851)

This app facilitates two-way communication for individuals with speech and language disorders. It uses pictorial prompts to help users construct messages, which can then be read aloud or sent to friends and family who can respond with various media formats.

**Highlights:** Pictorial prompt communication, Text-to-speech functionality, Customizable illustrations, Two-way communication with community, Manager and TippyTalker modes, Video, picture, audio, and text responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 TippyTalker license Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| 2 TippyTalker licenses Monthly | $23.99 | per month |
| 1 TippyTalker license Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| 2 TippyTalker licenses Annual | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TippyTalk Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time’s Up! or TippyTalk Mobile?

Time’s Up! is rated higher. Time’s Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while TippyTalk Mobile averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Time’s Up! or TippyTalk Mobile have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor TippyTalk Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or TippyTalk Mobile?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and TippyTalk Mobile every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on October 24, 2026 and TippyTalk Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*