Comparison

Pre vs Custom Visual Timer

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

Head to head

Pre

Frequently used timers list

Fun timers with custom themes

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

Pre

Features

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This is a timer that you can register some frequently used times in advance. It will notify you of the time with sound and vibration. In silent mode, it will only vibrate.

About

Custom Visual Timer

Features

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Custom Visual Timer turns any countdown into a clear, personalized visual experience. It's great for routines, workouts, cooking, work sessions, and anything you want to time with a little more delight. Profiles: Save named timers for repeat use Themes: Preset palettes or your own colors Photo dial: Image reveals or fades as time elapses Custom alarms: Record your own sounds No ads: Free version stays ad-free. An optional Premium one-time purchase that hides upgrade reminders for a cleaner, uninterrupted experience.

Screenshots

Pre3 screens

Custom Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pre at none against Custom Visual Timer's 1. Pre also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). Custom Visual Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price and device support 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. Custom Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pre asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 7 months, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Pre versus Custom Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Pre	Custom Visual Timer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Monthly — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SHINICHI OKAMOTO	Tramcat LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pre

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Custom Visual Timer

One-time1

Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Pre free?

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

Is Custom Visual Timer free?

Custom Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Pre or Custom Visual Timer have ads?

Pre shows ads; Custom Visual Timer does not.

Which is updated more often, Pre or Custom Visual Timer?

Pre ships an update every 7 months, and Custom Visual Timer monthly. Most recently, Pre was updated on June 11, 2026 and Custom Visual Timer on September 14, 2026.