Comparison

GameTimer For BoardGames vs Turn Timer for Board Games

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

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About

GameTimer For BoardGames

This utility app helps manage board game sessions with up to eight players. Customize player profiles with names and icons, and save game settings for quick restarts. It's designed for a seamless board game experience.

Highlights
  • Supports up to 8 players
  • Customizable player names and icons
  • Handicap settings
  • Game save and reset function
  • Compatible with various board games
Features
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This is a game timer app that is perfect for board games. 【Features】 - Set up to 8 players. Compatible with various board games. - You can make detailed settings such as name, icon, and handicap settings in player settings. - Equipped with game save function. You can start various games by resetting the game settings.

About

Turn Timer for Board Games

This app helps manage turn times for board games like Rummikub, Catan, and Monopoly. It allows customizable player names and turn limits, with visual and audio cues for countdowns and timeouts. Enjoy fairer and more engaging game nights.

Highlights
  • Unlimited player count with editable names
  • Customizable turn time limits
  • Randomized first player selection
  • Visual player color assignment
  • 10-second countdown warning
  • Sound alerts for countdown and timeout
  • Pause timer option
Features
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Elevate Your Rummikub, Catan, and Monopoly Games. Set player names, time limits per turn, and enjoy hassle-free gaming with immersive sound effects. Remember to unmute your device! Features: - Unlimited player count with editable names - Customizable time for each turn - Randomized first player selection - Beautiful colors generated for each player - 10-second countdown warning - Intense ticking sound for the last 5 seconds - Loud buzzer alert at timeout - Option to pause the timer at timeout (useful for any cleanup before next player turn begins) Download now and bring fairness and excitement to your board game nights!

Screenshots

GameTimer For BoardGames4 screens
Turn Timer for Board Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GameTimer For BoardGames at 5.0 against Turn Timer for Board Games's 4.2. GameTimer For BoardGames also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Turn Timer for Board Games's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameTimer For BoardGames holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GameTimer For BoardGames's written reviews are positive against 67% of Turn Timer for Board Games's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GameTimer For BoardGames versus Turn Timer for Board Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameTimer For BoardGamesTurn Timer for Board Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.2 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiro YoshiiByteBrew LLC

Customer experience

GameTimer For BoardGames

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Turn Timer for Board Games

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

GameTimer For BoardGames

No in-app purchases

None

Turn Timer for Board Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GameTimer For BoardGames free?
GameTimer For BoardGames is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turn Timer for Board Games free?
Turn Timer for Board Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GameTimer For BoardGames or Turn Timer for Board Games?
GameTimer For BoardGames is rated higher. GameTimer For BoardGames averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Turn Timer for Board Games averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do GameTimer For BoardGames or Turn Timer for Board Games have ads?
GameTimer For BoardGames shows ads; Turn Timer for Board Games does not.

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