Comparison

Time Timer vs R3

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
Read full description

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

R3

Learn to identify, report, and respond to abuse with interactive lessons. This app offers audio, visual, and narrated content, including videos and quizzes, designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities but accessible to everyone. It includes calming activities and allows users to take breaks at any time.

Highlights
  • Learn to recognize abuse
  • Learn to report abuse
  • Learn to respond to abuse
  • Interactive videos and quizzes
  • Audio, visual, and narrated content
  • Calming activities and break options
Read full description

R3 is an app designed for and with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them learn to recognize, report, and respond to abuse. This app helps users learn about the five types of abuse through audio, visual, and narrated content. R3 uses videos, quizzes, and other interactive activities designed specifically for users with intellectual and developmental disabilities but the app can be used by anyone! Learning about abuse can be upsetting, so the R3 app allows you to take a break at any time. You can stop a topic whenever you want by tapping the Home button in the app. You can also go to the Feelings check-in on the main screen of the app for calming activities. R3 was designed and developed by the ASSET Lab at the University of Rhode Island (https://kven.me/asset) for the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) in close collaboration with people with intellectual, developmental, and other types of disabilities. The R3 app is based on a curriculum called Awareness and Action (A&A). The A&A training was developed by the Building Partnerships for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Initiative with many other stakeholders, including DPPC, persons with disabilities, instructional designers, and service-providing agencies. It is an in-person curriculum that is team-taught by people with and without disabilities. The A&A training educates persons with disabilities as well as others on recognizing, reporting, and responding to common types of abuse. For more information about the A&A training, visit www.wearemass.org. R3 was designed so that it can be used by as many people as possible but we know some portions may not be fully accessible due to technology limitations. If you have comments or feedback about R3, or if you experience any problems using it, please email DPPCapps@mass.gov. To report an allegation of abuse of a person with disabilities in Massachusetts, call the DPPC’s hotline at 800-426-9009. The R3 project was supported by grant number 90EJSG0015-01-00 from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), as part of a financial assistance award totaling $668,777.53, 100% of which was funded by ACL/DHHS. Grantees carrying out projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to freely express their findings and conclusions. Therefore, the points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official ACL or DHHS policy. The R3 project is based in significant part on the Awareness & Action (A & A) training designed by the Building Partnership for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Initiative (BPI), the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), persons with disabilities, and others to teach people with intellectual or developmental disabilities about recognizing, reporting, and responding to abuse. The development of the A & A curriculum was funded in 2007 by grant number 2007-VF-GX-K035, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, and U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view in the A & A or R3 materials are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Screenshots

Time Timer4 screens
R34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: R3 at 100% against Time Timer's 63%. R3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Time Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. R3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R3 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 9, 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 R3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, R3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Time Timer versus R3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TimerR3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTime Timer LLCDisabled Persons Protection Commission

Customer experience

Time Timer

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

R3

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

R3

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

R3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R3 free?
R3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Time Timer or R3?
R3 is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while R3 averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Time Timer or R3 have ads?
Neither Time Timer nor R3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Timer or R3?
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and R3 monthly. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and R3 on September 26, 2026.

Other comparisons