Comparison

Finger Timer vs Finger Lock

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

Head to head
About

Finger Timer

This app functions as a speedcubing and speedstacking timer, offering a simple and elegant interface. It allows users to time their solves, track statistics like averages, and even connect to a display device for shared viewing. The app offers both free and full versions with varying features and limitations.

Highlights
  • Speedcubing timer
  • Speedstacking timer
  • Automatic statistics tracking
  • Display connection
  • Scramble generation
  • Ao5 and Ao12 calculation
Features
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Finger Timer is a speedcubing/speedstacking timer in your pocket! It's a simple and elegant timer app that you must have! [HOW TO USE] 1. Put your fingers on the left and right pads, and hold. 2. When the red and green lights are both on, the timer is ready, and then you can release your fingers to start the timer. 3. When you want to stop the timer, put your fingers back on the left and right pads. 4. If you want to restart the timer, press "RESET" and do the steps 1 to 3. [DISPLAY CONNECTION] 1. Connect your Timer device (with this app) and Display device (any computer or mobile device with a web browser) to the same Wi-Fi network. (Sometimes Internet also works.) 2. In Timer device, tap the top-right icon, and check "Allow display connection" checkbox. 3. In Display device, enter the Timer address into the address bar of your browser, and then press "START". 4. Enjoy it! [Stats] When you using the timer, stats are generated automatically. The average time, Ao5 and Ao12 (full version only), are displaying the summary in the LED panel, and you can also get the details in About page. In About page, you can clear the stats or copy them to show off! Free version: > The maximum time is 10 minutes. > Display connection. (max 10 mins) > Scramble for only cube 2x2x2 and 3x3x3. > Showing Ao5 (average of 5) only. > With ads Full version: > The maximum time is 60 minutes. > Display connection. (max 60 mins) > Scramble for cube 2x2x2, 3x3x3, 4x4x4, and 5x5x5. > Showing both Ao5 (average of 5) and Ao12 (average of 12). > No ads, no distractions! Subscribe our YouTube channel to watch the latest cubing videos: https://youtube.com/omgcrafts Like us on Facebook for the latest news: https://facebook.com/omegastudiopage

About

Finger Lock

Features
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Finger Lock: A Timeout Timer is a timer that only runs when you hold down the required number of fingers on your device's screen. Lift any finger, and the timer stops instantly. This simple tool helps you stay present, focused, and engaged in the moment. Perfect For: Digital Detox: Disconnect from digital distractions by requiring continuous touch to keep the timer running. Game Timeouts: Ensure fair and accurate timing during game breaks by mandating touch. Committed Conversations: Foster deeper connections by staying physically engaged during important discussions. Mindfulness & Meditation: Enhance your practice by anchoring your attention through touch. Features: Set how many fingers (1 to 5) are needed to keep the timer active. Everything else is straightforward. Why Choose Finger Lock: A Timeout Timer? In a world filled with distractions, staying focused can be a challenge. Finger Lock offers a tangible solution: Enhance Commitment: Physically engage with your device to reinforce mental commitment. Stay Present: The continuous touch requirement keeps you anchored in the moment. Improve Focus: Ideal for tasks that require undivided attention. Strengthen Connections: Great for couples or groups needing to stay engaged together.

Screenshots

Finger Timer4 screens
Finger Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Finger Timer at Free against Finger Lock's $0.99. Finger Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Finger Timer is free to download; Finger Lock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Finger Timer versus Finger Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinger TimerFinger Lock
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (347 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings347 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYu-Mao Feng骏飞 潘

Bugs and requests

Finger Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not stopping/resetting properly
  • Scrambles not displaying correctly
  • App crashing or freezing during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to save/view past times and averages
  • Expand to support more puzzle types (4x4, 5x5, etc.)
  • Improve timer responsiveness and reliability
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

Finger Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Finger Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Finger Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Finger Timer free?
Finger Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finger Lock free?
Finger Lock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Finger Timer or Finger Lock have ads?
Neither Finger Timer nor Finger Lock shows ads.

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