TimerZ vs Usual Timer for Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multiple simultaneous timers
- Background operation
- Customizable alarms and sounds
- Timer chaining and looping
- Activity history logging
- Dropbox integration
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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/
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.
- Set multiple timers
- Start timers from widget
- Save usual timers
- Customizable timer icons and colors
- Extensive editing functions
- Options during countdown
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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)
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | TimerZ | Usual Timer for Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 4.2 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squawk Studio, LLC | Akihiro Nakanishi |
Customer experience
TimerZ
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In-app purchases
TimerZ
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Timer Z Pro$4.99
Usual Timer for Widget
- Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99
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