Comparison

Timers vs Visual Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timers

This utility app allows you to create and manage multiple countdown and count-up timers with high precision. Save timers for later use, set custom alerts, and track time even when the app is closed. Ideal for kitchen tasks, work time tracking, or remembering important intervals.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown and count-up timers
  • Save timers for later
  • Timers run when app is closed
  • Loop countdown timers
  • Repeatable alerts
  • 100 ms precision
  • Add detailed descriptions
Features
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********************************* ** PRICE DROP ** ********************************* DON'T REGRET IT, GET IT! ********************************* Need an extra timer in the kitchen? Forgot how many hours you worked today? When did you last replace that air-filter? Timers is a simple utility that allows you to create multiple count-down and count-up timers. Create them and start them immediately or save them for later. I use this app all the time to keep track of consulting time at work, and also in the kitchen to time entrees and side dishes; but there are so many other great ways to use it too. Get it today and keep better time! v1.2 Features List * Added user requested option to play/pause from main list v1.1 Features List * Count-down and Count-up Timers * Add multiple timers, view them in a list * Delete timers from the list * Re-order the list * Timers count even when app is closed * Loop Countdown Timers to automatically restart * Mutiple alert Sounds * Alerts can be set to repeat until acknowledged * 100 ms precision * Add detailed descriptions ***** USAGE HINTS ***** * The app will not go idle and dim the screen if you have any active countdown timers. You can still shut the screen off manually without exiting the app by clicking the sleep/wake button. * Saving a timer without a name and detailed description gives it a default one using the current date/time * In the timer details view you can swipe left or right to move to the previous or next timer in the list Please email any support questions to iphone@nohandsgames.com

About

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual representation of remaining time, making it easy to track progress for various activities. Customize colors and textures to suit your needs. It offers background notifications and a history of past timers for quick reuse.

Highlights
  • Visual timer display
  • Customizable colors and textures
  • Timer history
  • Background notifications
  • Easy time tracking
Features
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See how much time is left at a glance. Visual Timer is a simple timer that makes remaining time easy to understand visually. Use it for studying, work, reading, daily tasks, breaks, and anywhere you want a clear sense of how much time remains. Instead of relying on numbers alone, you can quickly see your remaining time and stay aware of your progress. Perfect for: • Studying and focused work • Work and everyday tasks • Reading and hobbies • Cooking and household activities • Keeping breaks on schedule • Anyone who wants to see remaining time more clearly Features: • Easy-to-see visual timer • Customizable colors and textures • Timer history for quickly reusing previous durations • Background notifications when your timer finishes Make studying, working, and everyday time management easier. See your remaining time at a glance and stay focused on what you're doing.

Screenshots

Timers4 screens
Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Visual Timer at Free against Timers's $0.99. Visual Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). Timers's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, 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

Visual Timer is free to download; Timers costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timers ships an update every 11 months, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timers versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimersVisual Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMondo Cool Studios LLCFocaccia, Inc.

Customer experience

Timers

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%

Visual Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Timers

No in-app purchases

None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timers free?
Timers costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timers or Visual Timer?
Visual Timer is rated higher. Timers averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Visual Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timers or Visual Timer have ads?
Visual Timer shows ads; Timers does not.
Which is updated more often, Timers or Visual Timer?
Timers ships an update every 11 months, and Visual Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timers was updated on October 5, 2026 and Visual Timer on October 16, 2026.

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