Comparison

Hybrid Timer vs Arithmos

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

Head to head
About

Hybrid Timer

Features
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■Feature List ・A multi-stage alarm system. You can set alarm up to three times at a time. ・ You can play music (8 types) on a timer if you set your music in advance. ・Snooze function. ・It prevents automatic sleep when a timer is running. ・Since it runs in the background, a timer will run even if you press the home screen or the power button. (If a timer runs in the background, you will get push notifications) ・Display of pauses and overtime. ■Examples of usage scenarios [For Shops] ・Massage shops ・Cram schools [For Business Use] ・Meetings ・Seminars ・Presentation practice [For Personal Use] ・Study ・Cooking ・Workout ・Fitness ■Hybrid timer - PRO Version The following functions require payment of a fee (3.99 USD). Please use it for free first. If you think that it is necessary, please purchase it. ・3 alarm levels (Up to 2 levels are free). ・8 kinds of background music (Up to 2 kinds of music are free). ・Snooze function when the alarm ends. ・Play music in the background. [Restore data after changing device] If you buy it once, you can install the PRO version for free when you change your device. If you want to restore data, sign in to your device with the same Apple ID you used when you purchased the app, and launch the app. Tap your "Restore" under the purchase button.

About

Arithmos

This utility app allows users to easily track counts with a simple tap interface and satisfying haptic feedback. Create unlimited, customizable counters for various purposes, all without ads or subscriptions. It works offline and offers data backup.

Highlights
  • Tap anywhere to count
  • Satisfying haptic feedback
  • Unlimited custom counters
  • Works offline
  • Data export/import backup
  • Custom step values
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Counter apps got greedy. Subscriptions for counting. Ads between taps. Limits on how many counters you can have. TAP. COUNT. DONE. • Tap anywhere to count • Satisfying haptic feedback • Giant numbers, easy to read • Works instantly, no setup UNLIMITED COUNTERS Create as many counters as you need: • Gym reps and sets • Knitting rows • Bird sightings • Inventory counts • Event attendance • Prayer beads • Anything you count Each counter gets a name, color, and custom step value (+1, +5, +10, whatever you need). NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. $0.99 once. Forever. WORKS OFFLINE Counting in a warehouse? At the gym? In the woods birding? Arithmos works everywhere — no internet required. Your counts never leave your device. Export/Import Backup Data Across Unlimited Devices. Arithmos — Greek for "number" Pay once, own forever. Built with Love by AiofEffect LLC Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aiofeffect.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://aiofeffect.com/terms

Screenshots

Hybrid Timer3 screens
Arithmos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hybrid Timer at 8.0 against Arithmos's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Hybrid Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Arithmos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Hybrid Timer versus Arithmos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHybrid TimerArithmos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakamitsu KakitaAiofeffect LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hybrid Timer

One-time1
  • Hybrid timer - PRO Version$3.99
1 purchases

Arithmos

One-time1
  • Arithmos Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Hybrid Timer free?
Hybrid Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arithmos free?
Arithmos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hybrid Timer or Arithmos have ads?
Neither Hybrid Timer nor Arithmos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hybrid Timer or Arithmos?
Hybrid Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Arithmos every 4 months. Most recently, Hybrid Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arithmos on October 31, 2026.

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