Time Timer vs Know Your Ride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Know Your Ride
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Know Your Ride helps riders make safer, more informed decisions before and during a ride. TRACK YOUR RIDE Use active ride tracking to view speed, distance, and ride time while you ride. Location is used during an active ride to measure ride activity and help verify qualifying rides. BUILD SAFER HABITS SAFE 10 turns consistency into a challenge. Complete qualifying rides, earn Ride Credits, track your progress, and build toward SAFE 10 milestones and achievements. KNOW WHAT YOU RIDE Learn about bikes, e-bikes, e-motos, classifications, speed differences, and the rules that may apply before you head out. CHECK THE CONTEXT Road, trail, school, park, and city rules can vary. Know Your Ride provides educational guidance and encourages riders to verify official local rules. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Know Your Ride uses location during active ride tracking to estimate speed and distance. Your exact route is not stored in your saved ride summary. Know Your Ride is built around one simple idea: Clear Rules. Safer Rides.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Know Your Ride at none against Time Timer's 1. Time Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Time Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.95 per year. Know Your Ride asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Time Timer | Know Your Ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Time Timer LLC | CARE FORWARD FOUNDATION |
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
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- Add percentage countdown option
- Integrate current time into app
Know Your Ride
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Time Timer
- Unlock all Time Timer features$9.951 Year
Know Your Ride
No in-app purchases
Questions
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