Comparison

Auto Timer vs TimerBar

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

Head to head
About

Auto Timer

Features
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In this application, there is no need to click anywhere to start or stop the timer. You just need to place the phone on the straight surface to start the timer and just keep the phone upright to stop the timer.

About

TimerBar

This app provides a clean, visual timer with a progress bar, ideal for presentations, meetings, or focused work sessions. Customize its appearance and control the timer with simple gestures. An optional premium version offers advanced themes and fonts.

Highlights
  • Live progress bar
  • Fullscreen clock
  • Quick start, pause, restart, stop
  • Remaining-time display option
  • Always-on display support
  • Premium themes and fonts
Features
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TimerBar is a minimal, beautiful clock with a live progress bar. It is perfect for presentations, meetings, focus sessions, and any timed workflow. Features: - Set a timer by duration or end time - Fullscreen clock with an elegant progress bar - Quick start, pause, restart, and stop controls - Optional remaining-time display - Always-on display support - TimerBar+ customization with premium themes, fonts, and colors Stay focused and stay in control with TimerBar. Terms of Use: https://asdftq.github.io/timerbar/terms.html

Screenshots

Auto Timer4 screens
TimerBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auto Timer at none against TimerBar's 2. Auto Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. TimerBar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Auto Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Auto Timer versus TimerBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto TimerTimerBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsman Okkes KanadikirikHwechul Cho

In-app purchases

None

Auto Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerBar

Subscriptions2
  • TimerBar+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimerBar+ Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Auto Timer free?
Auto Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerBar free?
TimerBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auto Timer or TimerBar have ads?
Neither Auto Timer nor TimerBar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Timer or TimerBar?
Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, and TimerBar fortnightly. Most recently, Auto Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and TimerBar on September 28, 2026.

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