Comparison

Time Timer vs Hello, It's Me

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

Hello, It's Me

This app helps individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) learn, connect, and build friendships. It offers interactive stories to practice skills and a community to meet others with shared interests. Users can also access relationship coaching.

Highlights
  • Interactive stories for skill practice
  • Connect with friends and join interest groups
  • Relationship coaching
  • Community building
  • Decision-making practice
Features
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Welcome to Hello, It's Me! Hello, It's Me is made for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to learn, connect, and have fun. We want to help you make friends and join a community that understands you. What You Can Do: - Stories: Read and make choices in interactive stories. These help you practice skills like talking, solving problems, and making decisions. - Make a Friend: Meet new friends and join chat groups with people who like the same things as you. - Relationship Coaching: Talk with trained coaches to learn how to make and keep friends. Subscriptions: - Stories: Full access to all interactive stories. - Make a Friend: Say "Hello, it's me" to new people and chat in groups with similar interests. Links: - [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) - [Privacy Policy](https://hello-itsme.com/privacy-policy) With Hello, It's Me, you can practice important skills, make friends, and join communities that share your interests. Enjoy exploring and connecting with others!

Screenshots

Time Timer4 screens
Hello, It's Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Time Timer at 15K against Hello, It's Me's 5. Time Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year and Hello, It's Me sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Time Timer against 4.6 for Hello, It's Me. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Timer has 15K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Hello, It's Me every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Time Timer versus Hello, It's Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TimerHello, It's Me
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTime Timer LLCFocus Edusolutions, Inc.

Customer experience

Time Timer

All ratings14,552 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews334 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative23.1%

Hello, It's Me

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hello, It's Me

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
10 purchases

Hello, It's Me

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Monthly- 1-Week Free7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Quarterly$54.993 Months
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  • Grow Plan$97.991 Month
  • Yearly$143.991 Year
  • Monthly- Flourish Thrive plan$174.991 Month
  • Monthly- Therapy plan$359.991 Month
One-time3
  • Half hour session$39.99
  • Hour and a half session$94.99
  • Hour session$109.99

Questions

Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hello, It's Me free?
Hello, It's Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Timer or Hello, It's Me?
Time Timer is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Hello, It's Me averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Time Timer or Hello, It's Me have ads?
Neither Time Timer nor Hello, It's Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Timer or Hello, It's Me?
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hello, It's Me every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hello, It's Me on September 25, 2026.

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