Comparison

Bomb Timer vs Parrot Timer

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

Head to head
About

Bomb Timer

This app provides a fun, timed challenge where users must locate and 'defuse' a virtual bomb before it explodes. It's designed to add excitement to tasks and encourage quick completion, making it ideal for motivating children.

Highlights
  • Timed bomb challenge
  • Locate and defuse virtual bomb
  • Encourage task completion
  • Fun for friends and kids
  • Beat the clock gameplay
Features
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A fun timer to give you a challenge to beat the clock. Set the timer and hide it, then you or your friends/kids etc have to find the bomb and defuse it before it explodes. A great way to encourage kids to get their jobs done quickly.

About

Parrot Timer

A charming timer app featuring cute, dancing parrots that celebrate when your countdown ends. Unlock new parrot friends through regular use, adding fun to everyday time management tasks.

Highlights
  • Parrot-themed timer interface
  • Dancing parrot celebrations
  • Unlockable parrot characters
  • Simple and effective time management
  • Versatile for kitchen or general use
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Discover the adorable Parrot Timer app, a delightful timer with a parrot theme. It's designed to add a dash of fun to your time management. Features include: - Engaging visuals where cute parrots grace the timer screen. As the countdown ends, these parrots celebrate by dancing. - Initially, you have access to 5 charming parrots. Frequent use of Parrot Timer rewards you with the addition of new parrot friends. - Beyond its adorable appeal, Parrot Timer offers simplicity and effectiveness for all your timing needs. *While primarily envisioned as a kitchen timer, Parrot Timer's versatility allows it to function perfectly as a general timer too.

Screenshots

Bomb Timer4 screens
Parrot Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Parrot Timer at 4.8 against Bomb Timer's 3.3. Parrot Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Bomb Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.3). 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. Bomb Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Parrot Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parrot Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Bomb Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parrot Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, Parrot Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Bomb Timer versus Parrot Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBomb TimerParrot Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1133 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter Alldayhidekazu seto

Customer experience

Bomb Timer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.3%

Parrot Timer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bomb Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Parrot Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bomb Timer free?
Bomb Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parrot Timer free?
Parrot Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bomb Timer or Parrot Timer?
Parrot Timer is rated higher. Bomb Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Parrot Timer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do Bomb Timer or Parrot Timer have ads?
Neither Bomb Timer nor Parrot Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bomb Timer or Parrot Timer?
Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Parrot Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Bomb Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Parrot Timer on October 7, 2026.

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