# A.L.E.X. vs Fun Time Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Fun Time Timer at 4.7 against A.L.E.X.'s 3.2. Fun Time Timer also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). A.L.E.X.'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (55 vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A.L.E.X. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fun Time Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fun Time Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A.L.E.X. has 55 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of A.L.E.X.'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Fun Time Timer's.

A.L.E.X. ships an update every 2 weeks, Fun Time Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A.L.E.X. | Fun Time Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex/id597040772/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-time-timer/id652296774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AwesomeApps.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477976738) | [CodigoDelSur](https://appshunter.io/developer/374792451) |

## What reviewers say

### A.L.E.X.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alex/id597040772)

Engage your mind with a logic puzzle game where you program a robot to navigate through levels. This app offers a fun way to develop planning and logical thinking skills, suitable for both children and adults. Create your own challenges with the included level editor.

**Highlights:** Program robot with command sequences, Solve puzzles to reach level finish, Develop logical thinking, Create custom puzzles, Multiple robot looks, Additional level packs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A.L.E.X. Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Educational programming tool
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 💡 Sparks logical thinking
- ✨ Nostalgic memories
- 🤖 Engaging robot animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Screen display issues (iPhone XR, X, 11, etc.)
- 🚫 Upgrade/purchase issues
- 🐢 Slow animations
- 🧩 Limited free levels
- 🔄 Lack of replayability

**Reported bugs**

- App not optimized for newer iPhones (XR, X, 11, etc.)
- Buttons/menus cut off on screen
- Upgrade/purchase fails or times out
- Inconsistent behavior on specific levels (e.g., level 16)
- Sliders/platforms don't move correctly

**Requested features**

- Update app for newer iPhone screen sizes
- Fix upgrade/purchase functionality
- Add zoom functionality
- More levels
- Undo button


### Fun Time Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-time-timer/id652296774)

This app helps children, particularly those with GDD and autism, manage their time more effectively. It was developed with the goal of making time management more accessible and less stressful for young users.

**Highlights:** Time management for children, Assists with GDD and autism, User-friendly interface, Developed with passion, Focus on helping one child

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A.L.E.X. free?

A.L.E.X. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fun Time Timer free?

Fun Time Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, A.L.E.X. or Fun Time Timer?

Fun Time Timer is rated higher. A.L.E.X. averages 3.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Fun Time Timer averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do A.L.E.X. or Fun Time Timer have ads?

Neither A.L.E.X. nor Fun Time Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A.L.E.X. or Fun Time Timer?

A.L.E.X. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fun Time Timer every 5 months. Most recently, A.L.E.X. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Fun Time Timer on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*