TimerZ vs BatteryNow
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/
BatteryNow
This app provides real-time and historical battery monitoring with graphical data. It also features a large, customizable digital clock display with multiple color options and dark mode support.
- Real-time battery monitoring
- Historical battery trend graphs
- Large digital clock display
- Customizable clock colors
- Dark mode support
- Battery percentage color indicators
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BatteryNow is battery monitoring app in two ways: Real-time monitoring and Trend monitoring (logging). 1, Real-time monitoring : You can check the battery level with line plots data graphically. 2, Trend monitoring : It is save the battery data internally every one minute, then you can see a graph of how change your battery level in long period. 3, Big digital clock display. [ Real-time monitoring feature ] 1, Display the Battery % status in three colors Green, Yellow and Red. Green > 45% > Yellow > 25% > Red 2, Battery% graph. Range of scrolling screen up to 8 times. Chart update interval can be change between from 0.1 pixel / sec to 2.0 pixel / sec. 3, Minute time line plot. This graph will 100% every hour. 4, Big digital clock. There are eight colors option for digital clock. 5, Dark mode supported for iOS 13. 6, Date display. 7, Sleep function is disabled during foreground. 8, Battery condition trends Battery data is recorded every minute during running in order to observe the trend of the battery condition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TimerZ at Free against BatteryNow's $0.99. TimerZ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). BatteryNow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support 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
TimerZ is free to download; BatteryNow costs $0.99 up front. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BatteryNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimerZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimerZ has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 67% of BatteryNow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, BatteryNow every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimerZ | BatteryNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Squawk Studio, LLC | kazuhiko kuroda |
Customer experience
TimerZ
BatteryNow
In-app purchases
TimerZ
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Timer Z Pro$4.99
BatteryNow
No in-app purchases









