Comparison

BubbleTimer vs QuakeLink

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

Head to head
About

BubbleTimer

This utility app offers a unique approach to timekeeping, deviating from standard second-by-second displays. It focuses on maintaining a clear visual structure for time, rather than precise granular tracking.

Highlights
  • Unique time display
  • Maintains spatial structure
  • Focuses on visual clarity
  • Non-traditional timer
Features
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Some timers display right down to the second, and some maintain order and spatial structure, demanding that a grid STAY a grid, no matter what time is upon us. This clock does neither of those things, really.

About

QuakeLink

Features
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QuakeLink is a free, offline emergency communication app designed for earthquakes and disaster situations. When internet and cellular networks are unavailable, QuakeLink helps people nearby find each other, send emergency messages, and stay connected when every second matters. OFFLINE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION • Send short emergency messages without internet using nearby devices • Press and hold the emergency button with loud whistle and SOS flashlight pattern • Predefined quick messages such as SOS, I am safe, and Need help • Designed to work even when mobile networks fail FIND NEARBY PEOPLE • Discover nearby devices using peer-to-peer communication • View approximate distance and direction when supported by the device • Automatic fallback when advanced hardware features are unavailable • Built for real-time awareness during emergencies EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION • View recent earthquakes from reliable public data sources • Filter by region and minimum magnitude • See earthquake locations on an interactive map • Access key details such as magnitude, depth, and time DESIGNED FOR RELIABILITY • Optimized for low battery usage during emergencies • Automatic behavior adjustments when battery is low • Clear and simple interface focused on critical actions PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account required • No tracking or advertising • Messages are processed locally and stored securely on your device • Core emergency features work without an internet connection BUILT FOR REAL EMERGENCIES QuakeLink is designed to be simple, fast, and dependable when it matters most. It is not a replacement for official emergency services, but a complementary tool designed to assist people during emergencies. Free to use. No ads. No accounts.

Screenshots

BubbleTimer3 screens
QuakeLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BubbleTimer at every 2 days against QuakeLink's every 3 weeks. BubbleTimer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BubbleTimer ships an update every 2 days, QuakeLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
BubbleTimer versus QuakeLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbleTimerQuakeLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTutukain Software, LLCTayyib Temizel

In-app purchases

None

BubbleTimer

No in-app purchases

None

QuakeLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BubbleTimer free?
BubbleTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuakeLink free?
QuakeLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BubbleTimer or QuakeLink have ads?
Neither BubbleTimer nor QuakeLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BubbleTimer or QuakeLink?
BubbleTimer ships an update every 2 days, and QuakeLink every 3 weeks. Most recently, BubbleTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and QuakeLink on September 29, 2026.

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