4Time vs Meal Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4Time
This app provides a suite of versatile timers designed for XF and XF-style workouts. It includes features like rep counting, round-by-round result tracking, and a programmable Tabata timer. Additionally, it offers remote control functionality with a second iOS device and music library integration.
- Standard timer
- Countdown timer
- Interval timer
- Lap timer
- Programmable Tabata timer
- Remote control with second iOS device
- Rep counting by screen tap
- Workout results tracking
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Simple and reliable timers to use with your XF or XF style workouts. 4Time contains a standard timer, countdown timer, interval timer, lap timer, and even a fully programmable tabata timer. ◦ 4Time is the only timer in the App Store that allows you to use your second iOS device as a remote control! (in-app purchase required; both devices must be running same version of iOS). ◦ All timers allow you to tap the screen to add reps (except the lap timer, which allows you to add laps), helping you or a friend to keep count while you're working out. ◦ After you complete your workout, you're automatically shown your results (if available) displaying your completed reps for each round. This makes it easy to track your workout round by round and record this data to your personal log/journal easily. ◦ Tabata Timer: Allows you to set work, rest between intervals, rest between tabatas, number of rounds, and number of tabatas -- as well as a custom name for each tabata. Everything you need! ◦ 4Time also give you access to your device's music library so you can listen to that power song to push you the extra mile! ◦ Like to be original? 4Time offers several different timer sounds for you to choose one (requires in app purchase). **************************************************** If you encounter any problems with 4Time please email us directly (supportdreamworkshop@me.com) as opposed to leaving a negative review. Be sure our responses are not being automatically placed into your "Junk" mailbox. It is difficult for us to help you when we cannot communicate back to you. We also request that you "report a problem" in the App Store. This will help us determine the cause of the problem. It also helps us and other users when we receive emails from you. Thank you : ) ****************************************************
Meal Timer
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Meal Timer is your ultimate dining companion! Simply input your meal start and end times, and our app will inform you if it's time to eat or wait. With default phrases like 'Enjoy your meal!' and 'Please wait a moment,' you can easily customize these in the settings tab to suit your preferences. Stay updated with our convenient widget that indicates whether it's mealtime or not, and receive timely notifications for meal end times. You can adjust notification sounds and settings to ensure you're always informed in a way that suits you. Plus, enjoy a dynamic home screen with AI-generated images that change at your specified intervals. Meal Timer makes managing your meals easy and enjoyable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meal Timer at none against 4Time's 7. Meal Timer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). 4Time's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.4). 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
4Time costs $0.99 and Meal Timer $0.99 up front. 4Time sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Meal Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
4Time ships an update every 3 months, Meal Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4Time | Meal Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MettaBot, LLC | JongHwa Lee |
In-app purchases
4Time
- Remote Control$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 1$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 2$0.99
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- Premium Timer Sound 3$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 4$0.99
- Premium Timer 5$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound Pack$1.99
Meal Timer
No in-app purchases









