Comparison

AutoSilent vs DND Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AutoSilent

This app automatically silences your iPhone or iPad during scheduled meetings, at specific locations, or at set times. It seamlessly integrates with your calendar and location services to manage your device's ringer, ensuring you're never disturbed or embarrassed by notifications in inappropriate situations. It can also automatically unmute your device when the event concludes.

Highlights
  • Automatic silencing for calendar events
  • Location-based silencing
  • Scheduled silencing
  • Automatic unmuting
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customizable silent event criteria
Features
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AutoSilent automatically mutes your iDevice (iPhone, iPad) during meetings, scheduled times or at selected locations. Comes with 7 days free trial period. After this you may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. If you do not maintain a subscription you will not be able to have premium features, like: Schedule events, Location Events snd Calendar events. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($1.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Note: ------ In case of a problem to identify an already purchased subscription, please try first to quit and re-open the app. In case it does not work please click on "Restore Purchases". EULA ------ https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy -------------- http://www.gutherz.org/autosilent/privacy_policy_autosilent.html In the first tab the next silent event that it finds in your iPhone calendars. This tab is not intended to be used to add or modify events. To add new event just open your Calendar application and add/modify your event. AutoSilent will automatically synchronize with your calendars. On first run, make sure to allow AutoSilent to get your current location and allow it to get notifications. AutoSilent synchronizes with your calendars and automatically silents your iDevice during meetings. AutoSilent automatically re-sets your iDevice back to Regular/Ring mode at the end of the meeting. AutoSilent is a location based application. It can detect your current location and mute your iDevice automatically when you are at School or at the University. AutoSilent will set your iDevice back to Regular/Ring mode when you leave those places. Don’t miss an important call because you forget to un mute your phone. Don’t be embarrassed by alerts that go on while you are in a meeting. Let AutoSilent do the job for you. Calendar event is considered silent when: 1. Availability is busy 2. Not a whole day event 3. Event notes do not contain !ring 4. Event notes contain !silent Calendar Tab – This tab shows you the next meeting that AutoSilent will automatically mute your iDevice Locations Tab – Lists locations where AutoSilent automatically mutes your iDevice. You can click on any of the location rows and make modifications. Settings Tab - Calendar Silent: enables or disables mute for calendar events. Location silent: enables or disables mute for Location events. Ring/Silent Notification: Enables or disables notification alerts whenever iDevice changes its mode from mute to un mute and vice versa. Next Silent Event: Specifies the number of days to look forward for the next Silent event in your calendar(s). (Defaults to 30 days) Location Radius: Specifies the radius where AutoSilent checks for location events. (Defaults to 500 meters) Calendar: Selects the calendar to check for calendar events. (Defaults to ALL calendars) Silent Out Of Office: Silence the phone during "Out Of Office" events. Keep Mute Status: When selected AutoSilent will not change your iDevice to ring mode if it was silent before event was started. Only !silent events: AutoSilent will only look for !silent events in your selected calendars. Mute on WiFi network: put _all for all WiFi networks or the WiFi name that will be used by AutoSilent to mute your device once you are connected to that network. AutoSilent will unmute your device once you are disconnected from that network. Battery Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

DND Timer

Features
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DND Timer helps you stay focused by scheduling Do Not Disturb automatically when you need it most. Whether you're working, studying, training, or resting, DND Timer lets you set precise time windows where notifications are silenced—so you stay in control of your attention. Features: • Schedule Do Not Disturb with a simple timer • Works seamlessly with iOS Focus modes • Clean, distraction-free interface • No account required DND Timer is designed to be lightweight, private, and easy to use—so you can focus without friction.

Screenshots

AutoSilent4 screens
DND Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DND Timer at none against AutoSilent's 1. DND Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). AutoSilent's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. AutoSilent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. DND Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoSilent ships an update every 3 weeks, DND Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoSilent versus DND Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoSilentDND Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (183 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings183 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiv GutherzMarketing Solutions Lobo LLC

Bugs and requests

AutoSilent

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Silencing not working as expected
  • Constant notifications/alerts from the app
  • Losing custom settings after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively silence contacts/numbers
  • Master on/off switch for easier deactivation
  • More flexible scheduling options (e.g. overnight)
  • Improved integration with iOS Focus mode

DND Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AutoSilent

Subscriptions1
  • AutoSilent Premium Features$1.991 Month
None

DND Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoSilent free?
AutoSilent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DND Timer free?
DND Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AutoSilent or DND Timer have ads?
Neither AutoSilent nor DND Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoSilent or DND Timer?
AutoSilent ships an update every 3 weeks, and DND Timer every 5 days. Most recently, AutoSilent was updated on October 7, 2026 and DND Timer on September 29, 2026.

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