Comparison

TimerZ vs Quiz Bowl 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

Quiz Bowl Timer

Features
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Quiz Bowl Timer is a timer designed specifically for academic quiz bowl and scholar bowl competitions. The app supports multiple official rule sets out of the box or you can create your own for one-tap timing with visible, haptic and audio signaling for "time's up". FEATURES - One-tap quick-start buttons - Warning tone and haptic at configurable intermediate times - Time-up tone and haptic alert - Nudge buttons to fine-tune elapsed time while running - Fully customizable rule set with your own timer buttons - Configurable tone frequencies, volumes, and durations - Keep-awake mode to prevent screen dimming during competition - All preferences saved automatically between sessions - Match timer with spoken alerts at customizable intervals Designed to be fast, reliable, and distraction-free during competition. No ads, no accounts, no internet connection required. Developed by Scott Brinker.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Quiz Bowl Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quiz Bowl Timer at none against TimerZ's 2. Quiz Bowl Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Quiz Bowl Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Quiz Bowl Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimerZ versus Quiz Bowl Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZQuiz Bowl Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCSCOTT JOSEPH BRINKER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

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

Quiz Bowl Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiz Bowl Timer free?
Quiz Bowl Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerZ or Quiz Bowl Timer have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Quiz Bowl Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Quiz Bowl Timer?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Quiz Bowl Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on July 9, 2026 and Quiz Bowl Timer on September 11, 2026.

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