Time Timer vs WiTransition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Timer
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.
- 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
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Feel time move. Stay on track. Stress less. From the makers of the original red disk timer, the Time Timer® App transforms the powerful visual tool trusted by families, teachers, therapists, and productivity pros for over 30 years into a fully customizable experience on your device. Whether you’re helping students build focus, supporting kids through daily routines, or simply managing your own tasks without overwhelm—Time Timer makes time feel more tangible and manageable. What Makes Time Timer Different? Iconic Visual Timer Watch time disappear as the disk gets smaller—a simple, intuitive way to feel time passing, not just track it. Inclusive by Design Trusted by people with ADHD, Autism, executive function challenges, or just a busy brain. Invented by a mom for her child, Time Timer has supported users of all abilities for decades. Flexible for Every Routine Use it once or build structured sequences. Create presets for daily habits. Run multiple timers at once. Make routines visual and calm transitions. Trusted in Schools, Homes & Workplaces From kindergarten classrooms to therapy sessions to boardrooms, Time Timer helps reduce resistance, improve focus, and make time awareness easier for everyone. Free Features Include: Create up to 3 timers Run multiple timers at once Use the original 60-minute red disk — or choose any duration Adjust sound, vibration, and color with limited options Premium Features Unlock Even More: Unlimited customization Build routines with timer sequencing (morning checklists, therapy steps, work sprints) Organize timers with Groups Sync across mobile and desktop devices Quick Set +/- buttons for fast adjustments Customize disk size and detail level Use Time Timer For: Morning and bedtime routines Homework and study blocks Transitions between tasks Work sprints and focus sessions Therapy, coaching, or classroom support Daily life skills for kids, teens, and adults Why It Works Time Timer® transforms time from something abstract and invisible into something your eyes can track and your brain can trust. That’s why it’s backed by research, loved by educators, and recommended by occupational therapists worldwide. Created for real life. Trusted for decades. Download Time Timer today and feel the difference.
WiTransition
This app helps high-school aged students with disabilities create a draft Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) based on a short survey. The PTP is a crucial part of an IEP, serving as a roadmap for transitioning to adult life, including employment, education, and independent living.
- Individualized Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) generation
- Based on IEP requirements
- Email draft PTP to self or others
- Supports transition to adult life
- Guide for students, families, and educators
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This app is for high-school aged students with disabilities with an IEP. An IEP (Individualized Education Program) details your special education services. After completing a brief 10 minute survey, the app produces an individualized draft Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) based on your answers. A PTP is an important part of your IEP document. A PTP is your road map to transition to adult life after high school. You can then email a copy of your draft transition plan to yourself or others. A PTP helps you move into adult life after high school. It helps you reach your dreams. Your school must develop a written transition plan as part of your Individualized Education Program (IEP). Having an effective transition plan is important. It helps you get the right services and supports so you can do what you want after high school. A transition plan can help you do things like get a job, train for a job, continue your education, and live independently. This app is intended to serve as a guide to Wisconsin students, family members, and educators during the transition planning process. It is based on the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA - http://tinyurl.com/jcvoaz3. As a Wisconsin student with a disability who may be turning 14 years or older, or a family member of a transition age student, this app can help prepare for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting where transition planning will be discussed and the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) will be created. Individuals residing outside of Wisconsin may use this free app, but the information needed for transition plans in other states may be different. This app was originally designed by the Disability Rights Center of Kansas, a non-profit organization. The app was adapted by the Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) staff and designed to meet transition planning needs in Wisconsin. The TIG is a discretionary grant of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI), aimed to improve transition planning in Wisconsin. For more information about TIG, please go to www.witig.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WiTransition at none against Time Timer's 1. WiTransition also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Time Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 64 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. WiTransition asks for nothing beyond the download.
WiTransition holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, WiTransition every 64 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Timer | WiTransition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 64 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Time Timer LLC | Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc |
Customer experience
Time Timer
WiTransition
Bugs and requests
Time Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
7 requests- 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
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- Add percentage countdown option
- Integrate current time into app
WiTransition
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Time Timer
- Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
WiTransition
No in-app purchases
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