Comparison

TimerZ vs Visual Timer

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

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual countdown timer using a colored circle, making it easy to see remaining time at a glance. It's ideal for focused work sessions, managing children's activities, and everyday timekeeping tasks.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown with colored circle
  • Quick keypad time entry
  • Customizable colors and display
  • Clockwise or counterclockwise options
  • Adjustable end sound
  • No account required
Features
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A simple visual timer that shows remaining time as a colored circle, so “how much is left” is easy to grasp at a glance. Useful for study, work, and everyday time management with kids. Features: • Enter minutes on a keypad and start right away • See remaining time as a colored area on an analog-style dial • Customize colors for the timer fill, center, hand, and notches • Show or hide numbers and notches • Switch clockwise or counterclockwise • Turn the end sound on or off Great for: • Focused study or work sessions, including Pomodoro-style intervals • Helping children understand passing time through color • A quick visual timer for kitchen or daily tasks Open the app, set the minutes, and start—no account needed.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against TimerZ's 2. Visual Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). TimerZ's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Visual Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerZ versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZVisual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB1 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCkohei yamane

Customer experience

TimerZ

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

Visual Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timer Z Pro$4.99
None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or Visual Timer?
Visual Timer is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Visual Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TimerZ or Visual Timer have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Visual Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Visual Timer?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Timer every 4 months. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Visual Timer on September 21, 2026.

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