Comparison

Silent Touch Timer vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

Silent Touch Timer

This app provides a silent, visual timer that is easy to read from a distance and ideal for presentations, performances, and productivity techniques. It offers customizable warning times and counts up or down without any noise or vibration.

Highlights
  • Silent operation
  • Visually readable timer
  • Customizable warning times
  • Count up or down
  • Ideal for presentations
  • Supports Pomodoro Technique
Features
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Download now and streamline your life with the beautiful to see, lovely to use, and fastest to set timer! "Does exactly what it promises and with a sleek, innovative and intuitive interface. Would buy it again if I could!" GREAT FOR PRESENTATIONS • Easily readable up to 30 feet away on your iPhone. Try putting it behind your audience for better eye contact - for even further try a giant iPad timer! • If you're in charge of keeping presenters on time, just set it up where they can see it, maybe add a time warning to let them know when they should be wrapping up. • Won't disturb your audience, or you, with ANY noise or vibration. • Lets you know at a glance how far overtime you’ve gone – better talk faster next time! "'Apple' simple to use. Works every time. What could be better??" FANTASTIC FOR PERFORMANCES • Use it for music, dance, church services, comedy, plays, whatever has a start and an end! • Count up instead of down if you need to, you can even use warning times while counting up. • Great for keeping yourself in sync while podcasting. "I use the Pomodoro technique at work but didn't want a ticking ringing timer going off in my open plan office. Silent Timer does everything I need and doesn't annoy my coworkers." HELPS WITH PRODUCTIVITY AT HOME AND THE OFFICE • Time your work or your internet breaks at the office without disturbing your coworkers or yourself. • Works great for the Pomodoro Technique, just set the timer to 25 minutes and Pomodoro your way out of procrastination. "One of my most-often used apps...! An unobtrusive, light, very effective timer used while studying, exercising, interviewing people, teaching students and even when evaluating student's answer-sheets...!" SUPPORT You can find more information and support at yoctoapps.com, or contact me at support@yoctoapps.com.

About

Timer

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

Highlights
  • Easy timer setting
  • Customizable presets
  • Adjustable alarm volume
  • Ambient ticking sound option
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible subscription options
Features
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Meet Minimal Timer, your perfect companion for all your timing needs. This easy-to-use timer app helps you stay focused and manage your time well, whether you're working, studying, cooking, or just need a gentle reminder. We've designed it to be simple and helpful, so you can do more with less fuss. Set Timers with Ease: With Minimal Timer, setting a timer is straightforward and quick. You can easily set your desired duration in minutes or hours using the clear, easy-to-use keypad interface. Simply type in the time you need, and you're ready to go. If you often use the same times, you'll also love our selection of handy presets that get you started quickly. Or, if you need something specific, you can customize your own timers to fit any activity. Minimal Timer is built to be flexible for your everyday life. Custom Presets: Create and save your own frequently used timer durations. Whether it's for a 25-minute focus session, a 7-minute workout, or a 30-minute cooking reminder, you can set it once and use it again and again with just a tap. This makes starting your favorite timers super quick and easy. Custom Alarm Volume: Adjust your alarm sound to be just right for any situation. Whether you need a loud reminder to get your attention or a quiet chime that won't disturb others, you're in control. This means your timer will always alert you exactly how you want it to. Ambient Ticking Sound: If you like to feel time passing, you can turn on an optional, gentle ticking sound. This subtle feature can help you stay aware of the duration and maintain your focus, creating a calm and productive environment without being distracting. Widgets: Keep an eye on your timers right from your home screen. Our handy widgets let you see your active timers at a glance, so you're always updated on your progress without needing to open the app. It's a convenient way to stay on track throughout your day. Subscription & Cancellation: Enjoy flexible subscription options for premium features. Your payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm your purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. If you start with a free trial, it will switch to a paid subscription unless canceled before the trial is over. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime through your Apple account settings. Ready to make managing your time a breeze? Minimal Timer is designed for everyone, with a clean look and straightforward features that just work. Give it a try today and enjoy the convenience of a reliable and simple timer tool! Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-2b99efd494008031afe9f5cc09712f48 https://regular-wednesday-69a.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-2b79efd4940080e1b734f1af1d853ddb

Screenshots

Silent Touch Timer4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Silent Touch Timer and Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Silent Touch Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's. Silent Touch Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating 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

Timer is free to download; Silent Touch Timer costs $0.99 up front. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Silent Touch Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Silent Touch Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 442 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Silent Touch Timer's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Silent Touch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Silent Touch Timer versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSilent Touch TimerTimer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (37 ratings) — better4.4 (442 ratings)
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37442 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan McCardleStudio 1J, LLC

Customer experience

Silent Touch Timer

All ratings37 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.9%

Timer

All ratings442 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative77.1%

Bugs and requests

Silent Touch Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App swirls for over a minute before loading
  • No widgets found after paying for subscription
  • Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow limited access to try before subscribing
  • Add an option to control the timer from the widget
  • Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
  • Add a 24-hour timer option

In-app purchases

None

Silent Touch Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Minimal Timer+3 variants$79.001 Year

Questions

Is Silent Touch Timer free?
Silent Touch Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Silent Touch Timer or Timer?
Silent Touch Timer is rated higher. Silent Touch Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.
Do Silent Touch Timer or Timer have ads?
Neither Silent Touch Timer nor Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Silent Touch Timer or Timer?
Silent Touch Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Silent Touch Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Timer on October 18, 2026.

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