Comparison

Auto Timer vs Orbitimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Orbitimer

Features
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Orbitimer is an interval timer and metronome built around tempo and rhythm. Whether you're doing strength training and HIIT, staying focused while studying or working, practicing an instrument, or pacing a presentation, TempoFlow helps you break time into segments and keep a steady rhythm. β–  Flexible interval timers - Arrange Work and Interval steps to build your own routine - Set a duration and title for each step, reorder by drag - Batch-generate rounds and rest periods with the interval generator β–  Precise metronome (with haptics) - Lock in tempo by BPM and note value (quarter, eighth, sixteenth) - Feel the beat through the Taptic Engineβ€”great where you can't make noise - Accented downbeats β–  Per-step customization - Attach a photo, video, or recorded cue / background audio to any step - Encouragement messages and custom pre-end notifications β–  Effect packs - Built-in Standard, Energetic, Calm, and Business packs - Swap start/warning/end sounds and finish animations (fireworks / confetti / stars) - Create your own custom packs β–  Themes - 8 built-in themes plus a full custom theme editor - Export and import themes via share codes β–  Community - Discover and import timer presets and themes made by other users - Share your own presets and themes with everyone β–  Presentation mode (stealth notifications) - Route audio only to Bluetooth earphones, or use Apple Watch haptics only - Stay on time during meetings and talks without anyone noticing β–  Never stops your music - Mixes with Apple Music and other audio without interrupting playback - Turn sound off for a silent, haptics-only experience β–  Privacy & pricing - Completely free. No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your device (with optional iCloud sync) - If you love the app, you can leave an optional tip to support development (tips unlock nothingβ€”just our thanks) Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Start today's routine at your own rhythm.

Screenshots

Auto Timer4 screens
Orbitimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Auto Timer at 12.0 against Orbitimer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, Orbitimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Auto Timer versus Orbitimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto TimerOrbitimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size64 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsman Okkes KanadikirikTomonori Kowatari

In-app purchases

None

Auto Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Orbitimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Timer free?
Auto Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbitimer free?
Orbitimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Timer or Orbitimer have ads?
Neither Auto Timer nor Orbitimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Timer or Orbitimer?
Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Orbitimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auto Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and Orbitimer on September 20, 2026.

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