# Bomb Timer vs bombClock

The clearest difference is rating: bombClock at 5.0 against Bomb Timer's 3.3. bombClock also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bomb Timer's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bomb Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and bombClock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

bombClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bomb Timer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, bombClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bomb Timer | bombClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-timer/id419204267/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Allday](https://appshunter.io/developer/368070262) | [JUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742200600) |

## What reviewers say

### Bomb Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-timer/id419204267)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### bombClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bombclock/id6499040899)

This app uses a timed bomb countdown to encourage children to complete tasks. Set a timer, and earn points for finishing on time or for the bomb's explosion. It provides audio cues and a countdown for the final seconds.

**Highlights:** Timed task motivation, Point history tracking, Explosion score, 30-second audio cues, 10-second countdown

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bombClock Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bomb Timer free?

Bomb Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is bombClock free?

bombClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bomb Timer or bombClock?

bombClock is rated higher. Bomb Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while bombClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bomb Timer or bombClock have ads?

Neither Bomb Timer nor bombClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bomb Timer or bombClock?

Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, and bombClock monthly. Most recently, Bomb Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and bombClock on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*