Comparison

Turn Timer for Board Games vs TYMR

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

Head to head
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!

About

TYMR

Features
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TYMR transforms game time management into a smooth and modern experience. Whether you're playing board games, TCGs, role-playing games, or casual games with friends, TYMR synchronizes all players' timers in real-time. TWO GAME MODES - Turn-based: One player's timer starts automatically when the previous one stops. Perfect for chess, strategy games, or any turn-based game. - Simultaneous: Multiple timers can run at the same time. Ideal for real-time games or timed challenges. TWO DISPLAY MODES - Shared screen: All players see timers on a single device placed in the center of the table. - Individual screens: Each player uses their own phone, synchronized in real-time with others. FEATURES - Instant synchronization between devices - 2 to 10 players - Customizable time per player - Countdown mode - Elegant and intuitive interface - Dark mode - 6 languages available (EN, FR, ES, PT, IT, DE) - 100% free, no ads USE CASES - TCGs and collectible card games - Board games - Role-playing games - Chess and strategy games - Poker and card games - Timed debates and presentations - Home escape rooms Join a game with one click using a simple 6-character code !

Screenshots

Turn Timer for Board Games4 screens
TYMR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Turn Timer for Board Games at 13.0 against TYMR's 15.1. On price, ads, 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Turn Timer for Board Games versus TYMR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurn Timer for Board GamesTYMR
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteBrew LLCMathieu Gaspar

In-app purchases

None

Turn Timer for Board Games

No in-app purchases

None

TYMR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Turn Timer for Board Games free?
Turn Timer for Board Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TYMR free?
TYMR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Turn Timer for Board Games or TYMR have ads?
Neither Turn Timer for Board Games nor TYMR shows ads.

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