# TimeSignals vs 1Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1Timer at 81% against TimeSignals's 49%. 1Timer also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 6) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeSignals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

1Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of TimeSignals's written reviews are positive against 81% of 1Timer's.

TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, 1Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeSignals | 1Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 334 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yasushi Sakai](https://appshunter.io/developer/454423149) | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeSignals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timesignals/id629903077)

This app provides an hourly time signal feature for your iPhone, offering gentle reminders with customizable chimes or spoken voices. Schedule signals in 30-minute intervals, and they will play even when the app is closed, unless Do Not Disturb is active.

**Highlights:** Hourly time signal, Customizable voice options, Chime and cuckoo clock sounds, Scheduled alerts, Background operation, Adjustable intervals

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Use of User-Created Sounds | $2.99 | one-time |


### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Voice countdown announcements, Customizable reminder intervals, Multiple language and voice options, Chaining timers together, Widget for quick access, Works with locked screen, VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Ads closing the app
- Voice prompts not working after switching to background
- Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
- White noise/static audio issue

**Requested features**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeSignals free?

TimeSignals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 1Timer free?

1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimeSignals or 1Timer?

1Timer is rated higher. TimeSignals averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 1Timer averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do TimeSignals or 1Timer have ads?

Both TimeSignals and 1Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeSignals or 1Timer?

TimeSignals ships an update every 4 weeks, and 1Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimeSignals was updated on October 7, 2026 and 1Timer on October 18, 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.*