Comparison

Timer vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Timer

This app offers a simple and customizable timer and stopwatch. Easily set custom durations for various activities like exercise or chores. It includes delay timing options and audible alerts with sound effects.

Highlights
  • Customizable timing content
  • Delay timing function
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Built-in sound effects
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Timer, stopwatch timer · I love timer, is a simple and easy to use timer software. You can customize the timing content, which is very convenient. For example, skip rope for 1 minute, do homework for 10 minutes, and brush your teeth for 3 minutes. It supports the function of delay timing, which can be delayed by 3 seconds or 10 seconds, so that you can skip rope by yourself. The stopwatch function is also very easy to use, and there are many built-in sound effects, which are very eye-catching when the time is up! Download it now and try it!

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo turns a chaotic week of homework, exams, and CCAs into one clear plan — so you always know what to do next. Built by students, for students, Tempo brings everything together in one calm, focused place: PLAN YOUR WEEK • Track homework and tasks, sorted automatically by priority and due date • See a clear week-at-a-glance view of what's coming up • Live countdowns to every exam, with reminders at 30, 7, 5, and 3 days out AN AI ASSISTANT THAT KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE • Ask Tempo to plan your week, and it works around your real exams, tasks, and commitments • Get quizzes, summaries, and explanations to help you revise • Upload a PDF timetable and Tempo helps you add your exams and classes STAY MOTIVATED • Build a daily streak by getting things done • Earn gems and keep your momentum going • Gentle nudges keep you ahead, never overwhelmed DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM • A clean, modern interface that reduces stress instead of adding to it • Your data stays private — you can view, edit, or permanently delete it anytime Tempo helps you find your rhythm and take the stress out of studying. Note: Tempo's AI features use text you provide to generate study help and can occasionally make mistakes — always double-check important dates.

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against Timer's 1. Tempo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update fortnightly, Tempo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer西连 郑Kunbo Zhao

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

One-time1
  • VIP$3.99
None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer or Tempo have ads?
Timer shows ads; Tempo does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or Tempo?
Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Tempo every 3 days. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tempo on October 31, 2026.

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