Comparison

SMD vs Fake Timer

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

Head to head
About

SMD

This tool for Apple Watch detects magnetic fields, offering detailed sensor views and customizable notifications. It provides polarity-specific haptic feedback and is recommended for Series 6 and later models for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Magnetic field component monitoring (X, Y, Z)
  • Customizable sensitivity
  • Notification interval settings
  • Significant change detection alerts
  • Polarity-specific haptic feedback
  • Analog Watch Mode for optimal performance
Features
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SMD is a watchOS app that turns Apple Watch into a magnetic detector and provides haptic alerts for nearby magnetic field changes. You can switch between the analog clock screen and the Settings screen with a swipe. SMD offers two operating modes: Manual Mode and Motion Mode. In Manual Mode, detection starts and stops with a tap. In Motion Mode, raising the wrist starts the sensor, and briefly holding still completes the set process and makes the app ready to use. Lowering the wrist stops sensing. Motion Mode also supports tap-based OFF and re-set actions. Detection and alerts become active only after baseline acquisition is complete. Sensitivity can be adjusted from the Settings screen using the Digital Crown. The Settings screen shows ON / OFF status, X / Y / Z values, mode switching, sensitivity, and version information. When magnetic reference is inactive, X / Y / Z values are shown as -.--. Key Features - Magnetic detector functionality using Apple Watch - Haptic alerts - Manual Mode and Motion Mode - Sensitivity adjustment with the Digital Crown - X / Y / Z value display - Automatic polarity detection - Stable single-trigger alert behavior Important Notes - Do not use magnetic watch bands - Strong magnets may temporarily affect sensor readings - Apple Watch Series 10 or later is recommended

About

Fake Timer

Features
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Control time - your way. Speed it up or slow it down with a timer that can run faster, slower, or even fake the duration while still keeping a real-time clock in view. Customize colors and sounds, track progress with Home & Lock Screen widgets, and stay updated with Live Activity on the Lock Screen. Time, your way.

Screenshots

Fake Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fake Timer at Free against SMD's $19.99. SMD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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

Fake Timer is free to download; SMD costs $19.99 up front. Fake Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMD ships an update weekly, Fake Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
SMD versus Fake Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMDFake Timer
Price$19.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 โ€” better26.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYOSHINOBU HONGOdm3 labs

In-app purchases

None

SMD

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Fake Timer

One-time1
  • Pro$2.99

Questions

Is SMD free?
SMD costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fake Timer free?
Fake Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMD or Fake Timer have ads?
Neither SMD nor Fake Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMD or Fake Timer?
SMD ships an update weekly, and Fake Timer every 3 months. Most recently, SMD was updated on September 25, 2026 and Fake Timer on September 21, 2026.

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