Comparison

TimerZ vs Visual Timers

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 Timers

This app allows you to manage multiple timers simultaneously with a visually appealing interface. It offers customization options and ensures alarms sound even when the app is in the background or closed. It respects silent mode and do not disturb settings.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous timer display
  • Customizable timer names and durations
  • Background timer operation
  • Respects silent mode
  • Respects Do Not Disturb
  • Audible and vibration alerts
Features
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One of the most visually stunning timers ever conceived for the App Store, Visual Timers allow you to see the progression of up to 6 timers simultaneously on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. The timers were carefully designed to be aesthetically pleasing and functional, making it to easy to start, pause, reset and customize them. Your timers will go off even if Visual Timers is in the background or has been completely terminated! It will vibrate once and sound the original Marimba iPhone tune once a timer has expired. Silent Mode and Do Not Disturb (both are respected) Silent Mode - Visual Timers will respect your desire to have your iOS device silenced and no audible alarm will be heard when this is on. This is great for when you are in a movie theater or when you are around a sleeping baby, for example, and you forgot to turn off a running timer. Do Not Disturb - Visual Timers will respect your desire to not be disturbed and no audible alarm will be heard when your iOS device is set to Do Not Disturb and turned off (including when you are in the locked screen). This is great for when you have gone to bed and wish to not be disturbed regardless of any timers you may have left running. CUSTOMIZING A TIMER • Tap and hold one of the timers. The Timer Setup page will appear, and prompt for the timer name and duration. When you are finished, tap Done. STARTING A TIMER • To start a timer, simply tap it. PAUSING A TIMER • To pause a timer that is currently running, simply tap it. RESETTING A TIMER • Tap and hold one of the timers. The Timer Setup page will appear. Tap the Done button to close the Timer Setup page. This will also reset the timer. AUDIBLE ALARMS • To hear audible alarms from Visual Timers, please do not have your iOS device set to Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Visual Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TimerZ at 4.7 against Visual Timers's 3.6. Visual Timers's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 80% of Visual Timers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, Visual Timers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimerZ versus Visual Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZVisual Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better3.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCSinSoft, Inc.

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

Visual Timers

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

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

Visual Timers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timers free?
Visual Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or Visual Timers?
TimerZ is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Visual Timers averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.
Do TimerZ or Visual Timers have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Visual Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerZ or Visual Timers?
TimerZ ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Timers every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimerZ was updated on October 12, 2026 and Visual Timers on October 8, 2026.

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