# Time’s Up! vs Emoji Game Helper

The clearest difference is rating: Emoji Game Helper at 5.0 against Time’s Up!'s 4.6. Emoji Game Helper also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Time’s Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (444 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Emoji Game Helper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emoji Game Helper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 444 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, Emoji Game Helper fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time’s Up! | Emoji Game Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-game-helper/id6749472749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [EPage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298850390) |

## 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


### Emoji Game Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-game-helper/id6749472749)

This app assists players in solving word puzzles from a popular mobile game. It deciphers patterns, fixed letters, and spaces to generate potential word combinations, providing hints for puzzle solutions. A free trial is available, with options to purchase extended use or subscribe.

**Highlights:** Solves emoji-based word puzzles, Deciphers patterns with placeholders and fixed letters, Generates word combinations, Provides hints for puzzle solutions, Offers a free trial period, Subscription options for extended use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| 5 Days of Use | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time’s Up! free?

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

### Is Emoji Game Helper free?

Emoji Game Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time’s Up! or Emoji Game Helper?

Emoji Game Helper is rated higher. Time’s Up! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Emoji Game Helper averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Time’s Up! or Emoji Game Helper have ads?

Neither Time’s Up! nor Emoji Game Helper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time’s Up! or Emoji Game Helper?

Time’s Up! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Emoji Game Helper fortnightly. Most recently, Time’s Up! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Emoji Game Helper on October 9, 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.*