Comparison

Whistle Blow vs Whistle Timer

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

Head to head
About

Whistle Blow

Transform your device into a realistic whistle with multiple triggering options. Adjust sensitivity, volume, and choose from various sounds for attention-getting, coaching, or sound effects. Works offline and is privacy-friendly.

Highlights
  • Blow-to-whistle with adjustable mic sensitivity
  • Tap or shake to trigger
  • Apple Watch remote triggering
  • Multiple whistle sound options
  • Adjustable volume control
  • Optional on-screen mic level meter
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Blow Whistle turns your iPhone into a crisp, realistic whistle, no hardware needed. Trigger it your way: blow into the mic, shake your device, tap the screen, or remotely trigger it from your Apple Watch. Perfect for getting attention, coaching, pranks, or quick sound effects. Dial in exactly how you want it to respond with adjustable microphone sensitivity and full volume control. Pick your favorite whistle sound and, if you like, display a live mic level meter for visual feedback. Features: - Blow-to-whistle with adjustable mic sensitivity - Tap or shake to trigger, no mic required - Apple Watch support: trigger your iPhone from your wrist, or whistle right from the watch when your iPhone is out of reach - Siri, Shortcuts and Action button support (iOS 16 or later) - Choose from multiple whistle sounds - Volume control for any environment - Optional on-screen mic level meter - Works offline, lightweight, and fast Privacy-Friendly: - Microphone access is only used for the blow-to-whistle feature. You can still tap, shake, or use Apple Watch without granting mic permission. Note: Blow Whistle is for fun and everyday use. It is not a substitute for safety devices or emergency signaling. Compatibility: - iPhone and iPad - Apple Watch (requires paired iPhone)

About

Whistle Timer

Create custom workout schedules with customizable work and break intervals. Save your training plans for future use and focus on your fitness goals. The app can run in the background to keep your workout on track.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout schedules
  • Add custom breaks
  • Save training plans
  • Background operation
  • Whistle sound option
Features
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Whistle Timer lets you create a customised working schedule without anything unnecessary. - Blow a whistle forever - Add customised breaks - Focus on your workout! - Save your plans for further use - Run on the background

Screenshots

Whistle Blow4 screens
Whistle Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whistle Timer at Free against Whistle Blow's $0.99. Whistle Timer also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 20%). Whistle Blow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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

Whistle Timer is free to download; Whistle Blow costs $0.99 up front. Whistle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whistle Blow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whistle Blow ships an update every 8 months, Whistle Timer every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Whistle Blow versus Whistle Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhistle BlowWhistle Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (100 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—100 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDaniel AstoApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Whistle Blow

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral26.7%
Negative53.3%

Whistle Timer

All ratings99 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Whistle Blow

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whistle Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock all settings$2.99

Questions

Is Whistle Blow free?
Whistle Blow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whistle Timer free?
Whistle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whistle Blow or Whistle Timer have ads?
Neither Whistle Blow nor Whistle Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Whistle Blow or Whistle Timer?
Whistle Blow ships an update every 8 months, and Whistle Timer every 10 months. Most recently, Whistle Blow was updated on October 23, 2026 and Whistle Timer on October 24, 2026.

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