Comparison

Phase Timer Pro vs Pi

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

Head to head
About

Phase Timer Pro

Features
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Fully customisable phase timer featuring groupable steps which can be configured to include audio/visual notifications for timed sequences. Can be used for anything from Chemistry Lab tests to Physical Fitness training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pi

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Pi-hole Companion gives you full control over your Pi-hole DNS filter -- right from your iPhone or iPad. DASHBOARD The overview dashboard shows you in real time: total queries, blocked queries, connected clients, blocking rate, and a 24-hour history graph. DNS BLOCKING CONTROL Toggle DNS blocking on or off directly from the app -- including timed disable with a countdown timer. QUERY LOG & LIVE LOG Browse every DNS query on your network. Filter by domain or client and instantly see whether a query was allowed or blocked. Enable the live log for real-time updates every 2 seconds. DOMAIN MANAGEMENT Add domains to your allow or block list, edit or remove them -- with support for exact match and regex patterns. Assign domains to groups for targeted filtering. GROUPS & CLIENT MANAGEMENT Create groups and assign clients, domains, and lists to them -- so different devices on your network get different filtering rules. BLOCK LISTS & GRAVITY Manage your subscription block lists, assign them to groups, and trigger gravity updates with live progress output. TOP CLIENTS & TOP DOMAINS See at a glance which devices make the most queries and which domains are most queried or blocked. QUERY TYPES & SYSTEM MESSAGES Analyze the distribution of DNS query types (A, AAAA, HTTPS, ...) and keep track of Pi-hole system warnings. SYSTEM INFORMATION Monitor CPU, memory, temperature, and software versions of your Pi-hole server. COMPATIBLE WITH PI-HOLE V6 Pi-hole Companion connects directly to your Pi-hole server via the official API. Just enter your server URL and app password -- done. DEMO MODE Not sure yet? Try the app in demo mode with realistic sample data -- no Pi-hole required.

Screenshots

Phase Timer Pro4 screens
Pi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pi at Free against Phase Timer Pro's $4.99. Pi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Pi is free to download; Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Phase Timer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Pi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phase Timer Pro ships an update every 19 months, Pi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Phase Timer Pro versus Pi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhase Timer ProPi
Price$4.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreestyle Photo & Imagingdevsuit GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Phase Timer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Phase Timer Pro$9.991 Year
None

Pi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phase Timer Pro free?
Phase Timer Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pi free?
Pi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phase Timer Pro or Pi have ads?
Neither Phase Timer Pro nor Pi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phase Timer Pro or Pi?
Phase Timer Pro ships an update every 19 months, and Pi weekly. Most recently, Phase Timer Pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pi on October 8, 2026.

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