Comparison

Time Timer vs The Singing Larynx

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

The Singing Larynx

Explore the human larynx through an interactive educational module. Control its muscles to produce various tones and melodies, and learn its anatomy and physiology. Features 3D models, multiple vocal modes, and a sing-along function.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D larynx models
  • Anatomical and functional learning modes
  • Muscle control for tone and pitch
  • Multiple vocal modes and scales
  • Scored classical sing-along mode
  • Quick knowledge assessment
Features
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Learn about the structure and function of the human larynx, and make it sing! This interactive educational module guides you through the anatomy and physiology of the organ of vocalization and lets you control the muscles to produce various tones and pitches. Change the mode and key to create different melodies, and make the larynx sing along to a variety of classical pieces. The Singing Larynx is geared towards students of all ages, balancing practical anatomical content with a dynamic interface that highlights the beauty and complexity of the human voice. FEATURES -Touch interface that allows you to view the structures of the larynx from every angle; swipe to rotate, pinch to zoom -Two distinct learning modalities: hold your device in landscape mode to study anatomy, and rotate to portrait mode to explore function -A quick assessment feature to randomly test your knowledge of each anatomical structure -Five distinct vocal modes-Major, Minor, Mixolydian, Double Harmonic Major, and Glissando-in all twelve notes of the chromatic scale -A scored sing-along mode featuring three classical vocal pieces -3D anatomical models with hand-painted textures -Original medical illustrations DEVELOPER Bethea Medical Media, LLC, develops illustrations, animations, and interactive experiences to communicate concepts and discoveries related to the health sciences. Find more information at betheamedicalmedia.com

Screenshots

Time Timer4 screens
The Singing Larynx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Time Timer at Free against The Singing Larynx's $1.99. Time Timer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (15K vs 3). The Singing Larynx's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Time Timer is free to download; The Singing Larynx costs $1.99 up front. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. The Singing Larynx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 3, 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 40% of The Singing Larynx's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Time Timer versus The Singing Larynx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TimerThe Singing Larynx
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTime Timer LLCBethea Medical Media, LLC

Customer experience

Time Timer

All ratings14,552 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews335 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.3%

The Singing Larynx

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • Add percentage countdown option
  • Integrate current time into app

The Singing Larynx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
None

The Singing Larynx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Singing Larynx free?
The Singing Larynx costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Timer or The Singing Larynx?
Time Timer is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while The Singing Larynx averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Time Timer or The Singing Larynx have ads?
Neither Time Timer nor The Singing Larynx shows ads.

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