Comparison

TimerZ vs Red Button App

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

Red Button App

Features
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The Red Button application is all about doing your favorite activity, letting your loved ones know that your safe and keeping a record of it. Hike up a mountain, fly down, ride your mountain bike, cruise with your snowboard, or drive to where you need to be - track and report on your safe arrival. Custom Activities - Create your own custom activities, each with their own time limit & tracking speed, or add any of the predefined activities. Route Tracking - You can now track and record your activity route and look back at any activity to see any details and see the route. Emergency Contacts - Add and connect with your chosen users on the app to use as emergency contacts. Just get your mom to install the app! SOS Button - During any activity, if anything goes wrong, you have the ability to press the SOS button and alert your emergency contact that you need help. Medical Card - Add your medical aid details, policy number and allergies. This all help fills your medical card that can be shown to rescuers. Activity Records - Your activities are all recorded and saved in the records section. Look back at the fun you’ve had and filter by activity name. Push Notifications - The Red Button app will automatically send push notifications to your and your contacts phone.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Red Button App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Red Button App at none against TimerZ's 2. Red Button App also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.6). 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. Red Button App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Red Button App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimerZ versus Red Button App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZRed Button App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.614.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCPVC Digital Designs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

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

Red Button App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red Button App free?
Red Button App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerZ or Red Button App have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Red Button App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Red Button App?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Red Button App every 2 months. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red Button App on November 8, 2026.

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