Comparison

Time Timer vs HumanUp

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

HumanUp

Get expert parenting advice on behavior, sleep, school, and more. This app offers clear, actionable steps drawn from trusted experts, providing a private space for parents to navigate challenges. Communicate via voice or text and receive shareable action plans.

Highlights
  • Expert parenting guidance
  • Voice and text communication
  • Trending topics and solutions
  • Personalized context and progress tracking
  • Shareable action plans
  • Private and secure space
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Expert Guidance From Leading Parenting Experts Parenting advice is everywhere. Knowing who to trust shouldn’t be. HumanUp brings practical parenting guidance grounded in the expertise of pediatricians, PhD researchers, and bestselling parenting authors. Built in partnership with these experts, HumanUp gets to know your child and family over time, helping with what matters now, what to do or say next, and what may be worth thinking about next. Free to try. No card needed. Meet the Experts HumanUp is built in partnership with leading parenting experts who have spent decades helping families navigate real-world parenting challenges. • 40+ Books Authored • 4M+ Copies Sold • 700+ Peer-Reviewed Papers Know whose thinking is behind the guidance. Built for Real Parenting • NEVER START OVER HumanUp remembers the context you share about your child and family, so you don’t have to explain everything all over again when something new comes up. • KNOW WHAT TO DO OR SAY Get practical guidance for what to know, what to try, and what to say. Save concise summaries and revisit them whenever you need them. Share them with a partner or caregiver to stay on the same page. • HELP THAT DOESN’T STOP WITH ONE CONVERSATION Parenting challenges rarely have one-and-done answers. HumanUp can keep helping as things unfold, with additional ideas for what to try and ways to build on what you’ve already tried. • STAY ONE STEP AHEAD What’s Ahead can bring forward useful things to know, prepare for, or think about based on your child’s age and the context you’ve shared. See what matters now, what can wait, and what may be coming next, even when you don’t have a question. Talk or text whenever you need it. Some moments are easier to talk through. Others are easier to quietly type from the next room. Switch naturally between voice and text without losing the conversation. Help Across Every Stage From everyday frustrations to the parenting moments that keep you up at night. Guidance is shaped around your child’s age, stage, and family context. Topics include: • Behavior & Emotions • Sleep • School & Learning • Screens & Technology • Family Relationships • ADHD & Neurodivergence • Health & Well-Being And much more. Privacy Protected • PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS Your individual conversations are never read by a person unless you ask HumanUp to look into something. Ask the questions you might hesitate to ask anywhere else, knowing your family’s privacy is protected. • KNOW WHERE THE GUIDANCE COMES FROM Every response is grounded in named parenting experts you can learn about, not anonymous internet sources. • NO ADS HumanUp exists to support families, not advertisers. PLEASE NOTE: HumanUp provides AI-generated educational guidance for parents informed by the expertise and authorized content of its expert partners. You are interacting with an AI system and not directly with a human expert. HumanUp does not provide medical, psychiatric, mental health, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Terms of Use: https://humanup.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Notice: https://humanup.com/privacy-notice/

Screenshots

Time Timer4 screens
HumanUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HumanUp at 100% against Time Timer's 63%. HumanUp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Time Timer's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 22) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 HumanUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HumanUp 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 22, 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 HumanUp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, HumanUp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Time Timer versus HumanUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime TimerHumanUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTime Timer LLCHumanUp Technologies, Inc. PBC

Customer experience

Time Timer

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

HumanUp

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 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

HumanUp

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
2 purchases

HumanUp

Subscriptions2
  • HumanUp Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • HumanUp Annual7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HumanUp free?
HumanUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Time Timer or HumanUp?
HumanUp is rated higher. Time Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while HumanUp averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Time Timer or HumanUp have ads?
Neither Time Timer nor HumanUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Timer or HumanUp?
Time Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and HumanUp every 10 days. Most recently, Time Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and HumanUp on October 14, 2026.

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