# Time Timer vs TD Snap®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Time Timer at freemium against TD Snap®'s subscription. Time Timer also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 30%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). TD Snap®'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year and TD Snap® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 810, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Time Timer's written reviews are positive against 30% of TD Snap®'s.

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, TD Snap® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Timer | TD Snap® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417/reviews)** | [4.2 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 810 |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 174 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Time Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332520420) | [Tobii Dynavox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446210474) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417)

This app provides a visual representation of time passing, making it easier to manage tasks and routines. It's designed to be inclusive and flexible for various needs, from educational settings to personal productivity.

**Highlights:** Iconic visual timer with disappearing disk, Inclusive design for various needs, Flexible routine creation and sequencing, Multiple timers and preset options, Customizable sound, vibration, and color

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Time Timer features | $9.95 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for ADHD and autism
- 🚀 Great visual timer
- 👍 Customizable timers
- 👍 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Indispensable for organization and time management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable sound/vibration alerts
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when phone is locked or app is minimized
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Screen turns off during timer
- 👎 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- No timers show up in app
- Timer stops working when phone is locked
- Inconsistent dark mode implementation
- Vibration doesn't work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch complication
- Allow rearranging of timers
- Ability to continue timer after time is up
- Option to change timer color and background
- Lock timer settings on Apple Watch


### TD Snap®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/td-snap/id1072799231)

This communication software assists individuals with speech and language disabilities by offering symbol-supported and text-based communication options. It features customizable page sets and editing tools, accessible via touch, eye gaze, and switch access. A subscription is required after a trial period.

**Highlights:** Symbol-supported and text-based page sets, Customizable editing tools, Touch, eye gaze, and switch access, Picture Communication Symbols library, Visual schedules and timers, Cloud-based content syncing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gateway Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PODD Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Metacom Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Speaking Upgrade Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Acapela Voices | $39.99 | one-time |
| Nuance Voices | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speaking Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| METACOM Symbols | $49.99 | one-time |
| PODD Page Sets | $149.99 | one-time |
| Gateway Page Sets | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable
- 🚀 Intuitive navigation
- 👍 Helpful supports and features
- 🚀 Flexible and robust

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model for voice
- 🐛 Voice issues after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Removing previously paid features
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Voice disappearing after updates
- Crashes on launch
- Incompatibility with iPad Pro
- Inability to restore purchased content

**Requested features**

- Ability to change undo symbol
- Link to ACCIL image database
- Ability to set user age for appropriate vocabulary
- More robust core vocabulary
- Easier grammar modeling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Timer free?

Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TD Snap® free?

TD Snap® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Time Timer or TD Snap®?

Time Timer is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while TD Snap® averages 4.2 from 810 ratings.

### Do Time Timer or TD Snap® have ads?

Neither Time Timer nor TD Snap® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Timer or TD Snap®?

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and TD Snap® every 2 months. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and TD Snap® on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*