Comparison

TimerZ vs Usual Timer for Widget

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

Usual Timer for Widget

Easily set and manage multiple countdown timers with minimal interaction. Save frequently used timers for cooking, studying, or gaming, and launch them instantly from a widget. Receive sound and vibration alerts when a timer finishes.

Highlights
  • Set multiple timers
  • Start timers from widget
  • Save usual timers
  • Customizable timer icons and colors
  • Extensive editing functions
  • Options during countdown
Features
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· Timer with the least operation · Set multiple timers · Start timer from the widget Usual Timer is an application which you can save the usual timers and start the timer with the least operation. First let's save a timer. Set a time for daily use, such as cooking, studying and game etc. You can select an icon and a color of the timer. Unlimitedly number of timers by purchasing the full version. Tap saved timer and the app begin the countdown immediately. When the timer ends, the app notifies you by sound and vibration. If the app is in background, because of the specification of iOS, the app announces you by a notification. And you can also use the widget. If using the widget, you can start the timer with just one tap. No need to start the app. Other Features · Extensive editing functions, e.g. add, copy, edit, delete, sort timers. · Convenient options during the countdown, e.g. suppress the brightness of the screen, invalidate Auto Lock and invalidate touch event. Sounds: OtoLogic(https://otologic.jp)

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Usual Timer for Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimerZ at 4.7 against Usual Timer for Widget's 4.2. Usual Timer for Widget's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Usual Timer for Widget 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

TimerZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 56% of Usual Timer for Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Usual Timer for Widget every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimerZ versus Usual Timer for Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZUsual Timer for Widget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better4.2 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1020 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCAkihiro Nakanishi

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Usual Timer for Widget

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative28.1%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

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

Usual Timer for Widget

One-time1
  • Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Usual Timer for Widget free?
Usual Timer for Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or Usual Timer for Widget?
TimerZ is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Usual Timer for Widget averages 4.2 from 20 ratings.
Do TimerZ or Usual Timer for Widget have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Usual Timer for Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Usual Timer for Widget?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Usual Timer for Widget every 5 weeks. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on July 9, 2026 and Usual Timer for Widget on September 22, 2026.

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