Comparison

TimeRoom vs Glow Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeRoom

This app transforms your device into a silent desk clock with smart time-tracking features. Monitor study or work sessions with one-tap tracking, view daily reports, and customize your clock display. Ideal for quiet environments and focused work.

Highlights
  • One-tap time tracking
  • Silent operation for quiet spaces
  • Alarm and stopwatch functions
  • Large, distraction-free clock display
  • Analog and digital modes
  • Customization options
Features
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Timeroom — A Simple and Powerful Clock App Timeroom combines elegant clock design with smart time-tracking features to help you focus and manage your time effectively. Perfect for Turning your smartphone into a desk clock Students studying in libraries or quiet spaces Professionals working in coworking spaces People who often work in cafés Anyone who needs a silent timer Those who want to track and review their daily routines Key Features One-Tap Time Tracking Track your study or work sessions with a single tap. Your records are beautifully displayed in daily reports with day-to-day comparisons, streaks, and total accumulated time. You can also share your progress on social media to keep yourself and friends motivated. Manual time entry is supported. Silent by Default, Ideal for Quiet Spaces Timeroom is designed for quiet environments such as libraries and study rooms. Sounds and vibrations are turned off by default, so you can focus without disturbing others. You can turn them on if needed. Alarm and Stopwatch Functions Perfect for timed study sessions, exam practice, and focused work. The clean design minimizes distractions, making it especially useful for students. Large and Beautiful Clock Display A clear, distraction-free clock designed to blend seamlessly into your workspace. Every element is optimized for real desk clock usage. Rich Customization Options Toggle the second hand, enable or disable auto sleep, adjust alarm sounds and vibrations, and more. Create the clock setup that best fits your focus style. Analog and Digital Modes Switch between analog and digital clock styles to match your preference. Evolving with User Feedback Timeroom grows with its community. You can send feedback easily through the official X (Twitter) account or directly within the app. User suggestions help us make the app even better.

About

Glow Timer

Features
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Time flows beautifully, silently. Glow Timer is a visual focus timer for quiet places: libraries, cafes, classrooms, night desks, and any moment where a loud alarm would break the mood. Instead of sound, the screen uses soft light, waves, and edge glow to help you notice when time is up. It keeps the practical clarity of a countdown, but gives each session a calmer visual rhythm. Key Features - Silent Glow Notifications: the screen pulses with light when time is up - Pomodoro-Style Flow: move from focus to break with a clearer pause between phases - Double-Tap Pause: pause or resume without opening menus - Fluid Light & Waves: layered wave animations follow the remaining time - Intuitive Gestures: swipe horizontally to adjust time, swipe vertically to switch presets - Distraction-Free Design: the interface fades away so your desk stays quiet - Gentle Focus Log: see today's focused time without turning productivity into pressure - Emotional Skins: choose colors for study, work, reading, rest, and late-night focus Premium Features - Unlock all premium visual skins with a one-time purchase - No subscriptions - No ads - No tracking Perfect For - Pomodoro focus sessions - Studying in libraries or quiet rooms - Desk work and deep work blocks - Reading and journaling - Meditation or breathing breaks - A silent visual timer you can keep beside you Glow Timer is not here to shout at you. It is a small luminous space for focus, rest, and returning to your own pace.

Screenshots

TimeRoom4 screens
Glow Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glow Timer at none against TimeRoom's shown. TimeRoom's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeRoom sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeRoom ships an update weekly, Glow Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeRoom versus Glow Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeRoomGlow Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWizMe, Inc.Kazuma Takahashi

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeRoom

Subscriptions3
  • プレミアム機能(1か月)$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • プレミアム機能(1年間)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$8.99
1 purchases

Glow Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Mode$3.99

Questions

Is TimeRoom free?
TimeRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glow Timer free?
Glow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeRoom or Glow Timer have ads?
TimeRoom shows ads; Glow Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeRoom or Glow Timer?
TimeRoom ships an update weekly, and Glow Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimeRoom was updated on September 19, 2026 and Glow Timer on September 13, 2026.

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