Comparison

Jin Timer vs Re

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

Head to head
About

Jin Timer

Features
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Jin Timer — multi timers for focus, cooking, and workouts Swipe between clocks, track time on Lock Screen Live Activity, and never miss an end with stronger background alarms. Highlights • Multi timers: add clocks and swipe to switch • Custom names & durations for study, cook, yoga, exercise • Lock Screen Live Activity countdown • Stronger alarms when backgrounded or locked • Per-timer history for quick restarts • Optional Remove Ads in-app purchase Start, pause, and reset with a tap. Download Jin Timer and make every second count.

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Re

Features
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re:post : A time to reconnect with your day "What was I thinking this time last year?" You don't need to write a long, perfect diary. Just drop in those fleeting thoughts and small moments you don't want to forget. Over time, these fragments will come together to map out your unique journey. "Looking at last year's entries alongside today's makes me realize how much I’ve grown." ▶ re:post is perfect for those who: • Often wonder, "What was I doing this time last year?" and miss their past selves. • Want to visualize their interests and thoughts through data. • Prefer a clean, intuitive design over cluttered and complex features. • Want the freedom to move their data (backup/restore) seamlessly between devices. • Feel a sense of achievement watching their "Heatmap Tiles" grow darker every day. ▶ A diary to meet your past self Discover a "deeper" version of yourself as your records pile up. While writing today's entry, revisit what you wrote on this exact day one or two years ago. Those forgotten moments will speak to you once again. ▶ Fill your daily life, step by step Experience the visual joy of consistent recording. Watch the tiles grow darker as you write, giving you a quiet sense of pride in how you've mindfully filled each day. ▶ Connecting the dots of your life How are your most frequent keywords connected? Through an interactive tag graph, explore your recent interests and the flow of your thoughts at a glance as your tags intertwine. ▶ Just drop a quick note On days when writing a full diary feels like too much, just leave a light memo. Use 6 vibrant color flags to intuitively categorize your mood or priority. It doesn't have to be long—every little fragment is a precious memory. ▶ A space tailored to your taste Change the vibe of the app with your favorite accent colors and choose the theme—Dark or Light—that feels best for your eyes. You can even customize the navigation style to fit your habits. ▶ Secure data management, anytime, anywhere Protect your privacy with biometric locks like Face ID and Touch ID. All your entries in re:post are stored locally on your device. Plus, your records are kept in standard Markdown (.md) format, so you can export or import them whenever you want for total peace of mind.

Screenshots

Jin Timer4 screens
Re4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Re at none against Jin Timer's 1. Re also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Jin Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Re asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jin Timer ships an update fortnightly, Re every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Jin Timer versus Re: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJin TimerRe
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUJI Corp.INHO SHIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jin Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Re

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jin Timer free?
Jin Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jin Timer or Re have ads?
Neither Jin Timer nor Re shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jin Timer or Re?
Jin Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Re every 3 days. Most recently, Jin Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Re on May 17, 2026.

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