# Time Timer vs Thought Saver

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thought Saver at 100% against Time Timer's 63%. Thought Saver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Time Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. Thought Saver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Thought Saver holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Thought Saver's.

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Thought Saver every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Timer | Thought Saver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thought-saver-daily-routine/id1643089730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 174 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Time Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332520420) | [SparkWave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385740391) |

## 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


### Thought Saver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thought-saver-daily-routine/id1643089730)

This app helps you build a better daily routine with tools like meditation timers, journaling, and chatbots. It also uses spaced repetition to help you remember important ideas and offers daily quizzes and pre-made flashcard decks for learning.

**Highlights:** Daily routine integration, Spaced repetition algorithm, Meditation timers, Gratitude journaling, Interactive chatbots, Daily quizzes, Flashcard decks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Timer free?

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

### Is Thought Saver free?

Thought Saver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Time Timer or Thought Saver?

Thought Saver is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Thought Saver averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Time Timer or Thought Saver have ads?

Neither Time Timer nor Thought Saver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Time Timer or Thought Saver?

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thought Saver every 11 days. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thought Saver on October 25, 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.*