Comparison

Pronto vs Timer®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pronto

This app provides a simple, minute-based timer for quick reminders. Its intuitive design allows for instant timer setup and access to recent countdowns, all while offering customizable alarms with sound options. The timer continues even when the app is not active.

Highlights
  • Instant timer start
  • Access recent countdowns
  • Modern industrial design UI
  • Customizable alarm sounds/music
  • Alarms ring when app is inactive
  • Countdown displayed as icon badge
Features
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Pronto is a minute-based timer app. It fits in perfectly as your any-time reminder. Just turn the knob to set a time. Push start to begin the countdown. It’s that easy. FEATURES • Start a new timer instantly • Access recent countdowns even faster • Beautiful user interface that resembles modern industrial design • Alarms can include music or sounds • Alarms ring even when Pronto isn't active • Countdown time is displayed as icon badge

About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

Screenshots

Pronto3 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pronto at none against Timer®'s shown. Pronto also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pronto against 4.7 for Timer®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pronto has 295 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Pronto's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pronto ships an update every 6 months, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pronto versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProntoTimer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (295 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings295 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan BolzUniCom Technology

Customer experience

Pronto

All ratings295 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.9%

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Pronto

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarm not functioning on some devices
  • Timer resets when app is closed or device sleeps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for sub-minute timers
  • Implement a loop/repeat alarm option
  • Provide an option to adjust alarm volume

Timer®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pronto

No in-app purchases

None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pronto free?
Pronto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pronto or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. Pronto averages 4.7 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Pronto or Timer® have ads?
Timer® shows ads; Pronto does not.
Which is updated more often, Pronto or Timer®?
Pronto ships an update every 6 months, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, Pronto was updated on October 9, 2026 and Timer® on October 4, 2026.

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