# Time’s Up! vs Pearson Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time’s Up! at 84% against Pearson Authenticator's 7%. Time’s Up! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (435 vs 11). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pearson Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time’s Up! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 435 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 7% of Pearson Authenticator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | Pearson Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews)** | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **435** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Pearson Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386384450) |

## 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


### Pearson Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708)

Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Automatic setup via QR codes, Multiple account support, TouchID and FaceID authorization, Time and Counter based OTP generation, Secure access to apps and services

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time’s Up! free?

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

### Is Pearson Authenticator free?

Pearson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Time’s Up! or Pearson Authenticator?

Time’s Up! is rated higher. Time’s Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 435 ratings, while Pearson Authenticator averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Time’s Up! or Pearson Authenticator have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor Pearson Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or Pearson Authenticator?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pearson Authenticator on September 5, 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.*