Comparison

TimerZ vs Timer Holic

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

Head to head
About

TimerZ

This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Background operation
  • Customizable alarms and sounds
  • Timer chaining and looping
  • Activity history logging
  • Dropbox integration
Features
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Why did we create another timer app when there are already dozens in the App Store? Because “Timer Z is the Last Timer You’ll Ever Need”! It's simple to use yet full featured. For example, you can easily set a timer to give a 15 seconds warning before another alarming at 1 minute mark. Some unique features of Timer Z are: - A simple count down timer can be set and started with just 3 taps - Multiple timers can be set and can run simultaneously - The timer will fire even if the Timer Z app is running in the background - Each timer can be named and set to expire after a time interval, or at a specific point in time like an alarm - While a timer is running, it can show remaining time or elapsed time since start, either in full hour/min/sec or just seconds - Background graphics shows the percent of time remaining - A running timer can be paused and resumed to continue where it left off - When a timer expires, there is a choice of alarm sounds, vibration, or no sound at all - Optionally the alarm can continue to sound until acknowledged - Upon expiration, a timer can start another timer, including itself in a loop - Timer activity history is saved and can be emailed, great for record keeping - Timer data can be saved and loaded from a linked Dropbox account Whether you’re looking for a simple timer, or one with all the bells-and-whistles, Timer Z is the best choice! NOTE: this version is limited to 2 timers. Use the convenient in-app purchase of Pro feature to add an unlimited number of timers, and eliminate all advertisements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Timer Holic

This utility app allows for quick and easy timer setup, focusing on speed and simplicity over extensive features. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and precise second-by-second time setting.

Highlights
  • Quick timer setup
  • Customizable alert messages
  • Up to 10 simultaneous timers
  • Set time by the second
  • Stopwatch functionality
Features
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"I do not need anything else but I want to set the time fast ..." Timer Holic is aiming for a different goal than many of the timer apps out there. We focused on things that were quick and easy to set up, rather than rich features. No matter what time you set, it can take a few seconds. Other features - Customizable alert message - Use up to 10 timers at the same time - Set time by second - Stopwatch (set time to 1 second) "Leave the small timing to Timer Holic and you pay attention to more important things."

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Timer Holic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer Holic at 93% against TimerZ's 62%. Timer Holic also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timer Holic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Holic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 93% of Timer Holic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Timer Holic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimerZ versus Timer Holic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZTimer Holic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews92.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1014 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCJeong-min Yi

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

Timer Holic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timer Z Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Timer Holic

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Full Version$0.99

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer Holic free?
Timer Holic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or Timer Holic?
Timer Holic is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Timer Holic averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.
Do TimerZ or Timer Holic have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Timer Holic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Timer Holic?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Timer Holic every 2 months. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Timer Holic on October 7, 2026.

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