# Bomb Timer vs Disco Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Disco Timer at 4.7 against Bomb Timer's 3.3. Disco Timer also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 61%) and ratings volume (97 vs 11). Bomb Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Disco Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disco Timer has 97 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Bomb Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Disco Timer's.

Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, Disco Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bomb Timer | Disco Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bomb-timer/id419204267/reviews) | **[4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-timer-visual-countdown/id986510052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peter Allday](https://appshunter.io/developer/368070262) | [Codulis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335542761) |

## 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 |


### Disco Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-timer-visual-countdown/id986510052)

This app provides a visually intuitive countdown timer for various tasks, from cooking to presentations. Its unique rotary gesture for setting time and large display make it easy to use and read from a distance. Customize alerts and colors for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Rotary gesture time setting, Large, high-contrast display, Glanceable from a distance, Disable auto-lock option, Customizable color combinations (Premium), Variety of exclusive alert tones

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disco Timer Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bomb Timer free?

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

### Is Disco Timer free?

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

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

Disco Timer is rated higher. Bomb Timer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Disco Timer averages 4.7 from 97 ratings.

### Do Bomb Timer or Disco Timer have ads?

Neither Bomb Timer nor Disco Timer shows ads.

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

Bomb Timer ships an update every 7 months, and Disco Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Bomb Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Disco Timer on October 7, 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.*