Comparison

Random Timer Generator vs Buzzer

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

Head to head
About

Random Timer Generator

This app generates random countdown timers within a specified time range. It's versatile for games, meditation, exercise, studying, and more. Customize sounds, vibrations, and looping modes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Configurable random countdowns
  • Adjustable time ranges (0 seconds to 24 hours)
  • Background operation support
  • Customizable sound and vibration alerts
  • Upload custom alarm sounds
  • Looping mode with break periods
  • Progress tracking for loops
Features
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Random Timer Generator is a random countdown timer that allows you to input a Minimum and Maximum time, and then it will start a random timer somewhere within that range. Random Timer Generator allows you to create random timer countdowns, which makes it great as an exercise timer, a meditation timer, a random timer for studying, a Musical Chairs timer, or as a timer for Hot Potato style games like Catch Phrase, The Last Word, Pass The Bomb... or Hot Potato. ************************************ FEATURES * Fully configurable random countdowns with adjustable seconds, minutes, and hours * Supports timer durations from 0 seconds to 24 hours * The timer and alarm will still run properly even if your screen is locked or you have another app open * Enable or disable countdown noise options * Enable or disable vibrations when the timer ends * Enable or disable showing how much time is left while the random timer is going * Sounds an alarm when the timer hits 0. Choose from different alarm noise options, or go silent with vibrate-only option * Upload your own sound or song as the countdown sound, the sound when timer ends, or the sound when break period ends * Animates and vibrates when going off, so you'll notice the timer expiring in a noisy situation * Looping mode - set a random timer to go off repeatedly, so the next random timer starts again after one ends. You can even add a "break period between random timers", where you can set how many seconds you'd like as a break between random timers when Loop mode is on. * If Looping mode is on, it will tell you how many loops you have completed ************************************ Random Timer Generator is great for: * Games There are many Hot Potato style games where you don't want to be the person holding the ball (or potato) when the random timer goes off. Random Timer Generator works great for these Hot Potato style games, such as Catch Phrase, The Last Word, Pass The Bomb... or Hot Potato. Also great for board games where you need a random timer * Meditation When meditating, you may want to set a timer... but not know exactly when that timer will end (for example, a random timer that will go off somewhere between 10 and 30 minutes). Random Timer Generator works great for that. * Exercise While exercising, you may want to have a random timer for doing certain exercises, but not know exactly how long you will need to do it for. For example, you could set a minimum of 15 seconds and a maximum of 60 seconds while holding a forearm plank. * Musical Chairs With Random Timer Generator, you can set a random timer (for example between 5 seconds and 30 seconds) to go off for playing Musical Chairs. You can even have it playing songs while the timer is counting down. * Studying Andrew Huberman has popularized the Gap Effect or Spacing Effect method of studying, where you have a random timer go off every now and then while studying, to give yourself a short break. During that break, your brain replays what you were just learning at hyper speed.

About

Buzzer

Transform your device into a versatile game night buzzer. Enjoy a large, tactile button with satisfying sound and haptics. Access various modes like soundboards, random decisions, and timers to enhance parties, trivia, and group activities.

Highlights
  • Large tactile 3D buzzer with haptics
  • 16+ loud sound effects
  • Soundboard mode
  • Yes/No random decision mode
  • Game timer and scoreboard
  • Custom sound recording (Pro)
  • Home Screen widget
Features
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Make quiz night feel like a game. Tap the big red buzzer for an instant sound and haptic feedback, or open Game Host to run a round on one iPhone. BUZZ, THEN PLAY • Choose from 20 bundled sounds, including a wrong-answer buzzer, correct ding, game bell, applause and sirens. • Run timed rounds with team scores and sound cues in Game Host. • Tap the Yes or No button for quick responses. • Record and use your own sounds with Buzzer Pro. Game Host starts free with a 30-second timer and two teams. Buzzer Pro adds longer and custom timers, up to four teams, premium sounds, sound cues and saved setups. Recording your own sounds also requires Pro. Use Buzzer for trivia nights, classroom activities, party rounds, or a quick sound effect. No account is required. Buzzer Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. The price, trial and renewal terms are shown before purchase. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Buzzer-2a663820dc898072837fd9c47c9d65a4 Terms of Use: https://green-chips-b04.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Buzzer-2a663820dc8980b79ff4e6bc651a756d

Screenshots

Random Timer Generator4 screens
Buzzer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Buzzer at 4.5 against Random Timer Generator's 3.8. Buzzer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Random Timer Generator's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Random Timer Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Buzzer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buzzer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Random Timer Generator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Buzzer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Random Timer Generator ships an update every 2 months, Buzzer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Random Timer Generator versus Buzzer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom Timer GeneratorBuzzer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (56 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5659 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneUp App LLCOmari Sopromadze

Customer experience

Random Timer Generator

All ratings56 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative26.8%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.2%

Buzzer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Random Timer Generator

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App consumed most battery without usage
  • Counter freezes at random times
  • Notifications (sound/iWatch) stop working after a short period
  • Custom sounds are cut off when looping and using breaks
  • Alarm always includes vibrate, no sound alone option
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  • App forces portrait mode, removing split view support
  • Volume changes on its own
  • Alarm sound plays something different than selected

Requested features

10 requests
  • Make counts/reps font bigger
  • Allow setting 'active hours' for timer
  • Option for 'weekdays only' timer scheduling
  • Save and name various timers and settings
  • Upload, delete, and select among multiple sounds
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  • Display completed time until next timer starts
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Dark mode option
  • Improve sound cutting off with custom sounds and looping
  • Option for sound alone alarm without vibrate

Buzzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Random Timer Generator

One-time1
  • Lifetime access$7.99
5 purchases

Buzzer

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Random Timer Generator free?
Random Timer Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Buzzer free?
Buzzer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Random Timer Generator or Buzzer?
Buzzer is rated higher. Random Timer Generator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Buzzer averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Random Timer Generator or Buzzer have ads?
Neither Random Timer Generator nor Buzzer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Random Timer Generator or Buzzer?
Random Timer Generator ships an update every 2 months, and Buzzer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Random Timer Generator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Buzzer on October 12, 2026.

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