# Time Timer vs Hello, It's Me

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.

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.

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.

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Hello, It's Me every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Timer | Hello, It's Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-timer/id332520417/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-its-me/id6444901046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time Timer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332520420) | [Focus Edusolutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657762485) |

## 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


### Hello, It's Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-its-me/id6444901046)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly- 1-Week Free | $24.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| Grow Plan | $97.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $143.99 | per year |
| Monthly- Flourish Thrive plan | $174.99 | per month |
| Monthly- Therapy plan | $359.99 | per month |
| Half hour session | $39.99 | one-time |
| Hour and a half session | $94.99 | one-time |
| Hour session | $109.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 14, 2026 and Hello, It's Me on September 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.*