Comparison

Visual Timer vs Preset Timer Pro

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

Head to head
About

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual countdown timer using a colored circle, making it easy to see remaining time at a glance. It's ideal for focused work sessions, managing children's activities, and everyday timekeeping tasks.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown with colored circle
  • Quick keypad time entry
  • Customizable colors and display
  • Clockwise or counterclockwise options
  • Adjustable end sound
  • No account required
Features
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A simple visual timer that shows remaining time as a colored circle, so “how much is left” is easy to grasp at a glance. Useful for study, work, and everyday time management with kids. Features: • Enter minutes on a keypad and start right away • See remaining time as a colored area on an analog-style dial • Customize colors for the timer fill, center, hand, and notches • Show or hide numbers and notches • Switch clockwise or counterclockwise • Turn the end sound on or off Great for: • Focused study or work sessions, including Pomodoro-style intervals • Helping children understand passing time through color • A quick visual timer for kitchen or daily tasks Open the app, set the minutes, and start—no account needed.

About

Preset Timer Pro

Features
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Tired of timers that can only handle one event at a time? Introducing Preset Timer Pro, the comprehensive time management app designed for maximum flexibility and reliability on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're cooking a complex meal, powering through an intense workout, or managing focused work sessions, Preset Timer Prois the perfect companion to keep everything on schedule. KEY FEATURES: Run Multiple Timers & Stopwatches: Create and run an unlimited number of independent countdown timers and stopwatches on a single screen. Persistent & Reliable Timers: Our timers continue to run accurately in the background, even if you restart your device. Your sessions are always safely saved. Smart & Flexible Presets: Save your favorite durations to start a timer with a single tap. Easily reorder your preset list with a simple drag-and-drop gesture. Versatile Timer Modes: Choose between counting down a set duration (days, hours, minutes) or counting down to a specific future date and time. Custom Notifications & Alerts: Assign unique names to each timer and choose your favorite alert sound to know exactly what's finished when the alarm rings. Sleek & Intuitive Design: A clean, dark interface helps you stay focused. Visual progress circles give you an at-a-glance view of the time remaining. PERFECT FOR ANY NEED: Cooking: Manage time for the oven, stove, and multiple dishes at once. Workouts: Time your sets, rests, and entire fitness routines. Studying: Apply the Pomodoro Technique or manage focused study sessions. Work: Track time for projects and important deadlines. ...and anyone who wants to manage their time effectively! Download Preset Timer Pro today and take professional control of your time!

Screenshots

Visual Timer3 screens
Preset Timer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Preset Timer Pro at 15.1 against Visual Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Timer ships an update every 4 months, Preset Timer Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Visual Timer versus Preset Timer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual TimerPreset Timer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkohei yamaneNguyen Nhat Linh

In-app purchases

None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Preset Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Preset Timer Pro free?
Preset Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Timer or Preset Timer Pro have ads?
Neither Visual Timer nor Preset Timer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Timer or Preset Timer Pro?
Visual Timer ships an update every 4 months, and Preset Timer Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Preset Timer Pro on October 7, 2026.

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