Pre vs BestTimerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pre
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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.
BestTimerApp
This utility app offers a straightforward way to manage single or multiple timers for everyday tasks like workouts, cooking, or study sessions. It features a clean design with large, readable time displays and live activity integration for lock screens.
- Single Timer with precise control
- Multi-Timers list
- Live Activity on Lock Screen
- Custom time zones
- Sound settings
- Simple, focused design
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BestTimerApp is a clean, fast timer built for real life. Create a quick single timer or manage multiple timers at once — perfect for workouts, study sessions, cooking, and routines. Key features: Single Timer with precise control Multi‑Timers list for managing several timers Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Custom time zones in Multi‑Timers Sound settings with optional beep and tone selection Simple, focused design with large readable time
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BestTimerApp at none against Pre's shown. BestTimerApp also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). Pre's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pre ships an update every 7 months, BestTimerApp every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pre | BestTimerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHINICHI OKAMOTO | WOO KIM |
In-app purchases
Pre
No in-app purchases
BestTimerApp
No in-app purchases
