Comparison

Timer vs Lumith

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

Lumith

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Turn focused time into something you can see grow. Lumith helps you make room for study, work, and reading. Choose the apps you want to limit, set aside some time, and let a gem keep you company as you focus on what matters. START NOW. PLAN AHEAD. Choose a duration and hold Focus now as light fills the button with haptic feedback. Or schedule a recurring plan for selected days and times. App blocking requires Screen Time permission and your selection of apps, categories, or websites to limit. UNDERSTAND YOUR APP USAGE Usage Analysis displays usage trends and app rankings for the day you select, using iOS Screen Time reports. Explore a single day, the last 7 days, or the last 30 days with Pro. Rankings always cover the selected day. Reports include system-provided app usage beyond your blocking selection and are available in every role. Data availability and freshness depend on the reports supplied by iOS. CHOOSE HOW YOU COMMIT Normal Mode: Confirm to end early when your plans change. Commitment Mode: Choose reading aloud, Sudoku, or Settling Wait as your exit ritual. Take a moment to reconsider before ending early. These are alternatives; you only complete the ritual you selected. Strict Mode (Pro): Removes the regular early-end option while retaining limited emergency recovery. PAUSE BEFORE YOU STOP Settling Wait: Follow the gem's breathing halo against gentle waves and slowly drifting clouds. Turn on wave audio if you wish. After waiting, decide whether to end, or choose to keep focusing. Read a short commitment aloud before deciding to end. A text alternative is available when reading aloud is impractical or on-device recognition is unavailable. Solve a 6x6 Sudoku using digits 1–6, with no repeats in each row, column, or 2x3 box. A timed alternative is also available. GROW A GEM, ONE SESSION AT A TIME Completed sessions add to your gem's growth. See your progress, current stage, and distance to the next stage. Your selected gem also appears on the app-blocking screen. Some gem content requires Pro; subscriptions do not bypass growth or unlock milestones. SEE YOUR FOCUS HISTORY The focus calendar combines daily focus time and gem thumbnails. Tap a date for details. A 24-hour chart shows the distribution of focus time retained on your device. These views describe your Lumith focus sessions; Usage Analysis describes system-provided app usage. BEGIN WITH FREE FEATURES Normal Mode, Commitment Mode, one focus plan, seven-day usage analysis and focus history details, the daily rhythm chart, and basic gem content are free. Pro adds Strict Mode, more plans, 30-day usage analysis and focus history details, and advanced gem content. PRIVACY, WITH CARE No account is required. Focus records and gem progress stay on your device and are not uploaded to developer servers. App usage is supplied by iOS, displayed on your device, and not uploaded to developer servers. Reading verification uses on-device speech recognition only, with a text alternative when unavailable. Recordings and transcripts are not saved. Loading subscription products, purchasing, and restoring purchases use Apple StoreKit and connect to Apple services. ABOUT PRO Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions are available. Prices and applicable offers are shown before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://blanchzeuner-ctrl.github.io/lumith-support/en/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://blanchzeuner-ctrl.github.io/lumith-support/en/terms.html

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Lumith4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lumith at none against Timer's shown. Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lumith sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Timer versus Lumith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerLumith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer西连 郑宏 胡

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

One-time1
  • VIP$3.99
2 purchases

Lumith

Subscriptions2
  • Lumith Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Lumith Pro Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumith free?
Lumith is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or Lumith have ads?
Timer shows ads; Lumith does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or Lumith?
Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Lumith fortnightly. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lumith on October 31, 2026.

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