Comparison

TimerZ vs bombClock

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

bombClock

This app uses a timed bomb countdown to encourage children to complete tasks. Set a timer, and earn points for finishing on time or for the bomb's explosion. It provides audio cues and a countdown for the final seconds.

Highlights
  • Timed task motivation
  • Point history tracking
  • Explosion score
  • 30-second audio cues
  • 10-second countdown
Features
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bombClock is an app that uses a timer to motivate children to complete any task. Just set the desired minutes and seconds and press the bomb, the timer will start. When the task is finished (getting dressed, brushing teeth, etc.), you can press the Stop button and a positive point will be added to the history. If the time ends without pressing the button, a positive point will be added to the explosion score. The timer will tell you every 30 seconds how much time is left until it reaches the last 10 seconds, at which point it will start a countdown. I hope this app motivates your children to carry out different tasks. bombClock is free to try for 30 days. After that, unlock the full app forever with a single one-time purchase — no subscription.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
bombClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: bombClock at free against TimerZ's free with in-app purchases. bombClock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). TimerZ's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and bombClock 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

bombClock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, bombClock monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimerZ versus bombClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZbombClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCJUAN CARLOS BIVIA MENDOZA

Customer experience

TimerZ

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

bombClock

All ratings1 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
1 purchases

bombClock

One-time1
  • bombClock Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bombClock free?
bombClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or bombClock?
bombClock is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while bombClock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimerZ or bombClock have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor bombClock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or bombClock?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and bombClock monthly. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on July 9, 2026 and bombClock on September 25, 2026.

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