M vs RandomTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M
This utility app provides discreet timekeeping for situations where glancing at a watch is impractical. It's designed for performers, speakers, or anyone needing to monitor time without visual distraction.
- Discreet time display
- Ideal for performances
- Useful for speeches
- Supports Apple Watch
- iPhone and iPod compatible
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Comedians challenging a comedy contest cannot see their watch. If an app tell them the time, it's very helpful, so I made it. Maybe you can use this app for a speech in school or office.
RandomTimer
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Choose when the countdown ends—or make it a surprise. RandomTimer lets you enter an exact duration or set a minimum and maximum range. In Random mode, the app selects a countdown duration from within that range. Keep the remaining time visible when you want to track your progress. Hide it when you would rather focus on the activity and wait for the ending alert. Key features • Fixed countdown timer • Random duration within a selected range • Hours and minutes input • Show or hide the remaining time • Pause, resume and stop controls • Sound and vibration alerts • Automatic saving of your last settings RandomTimer is useful for workouts, stretching, studying, reading, focused work, breaks, games, challenges and everyday routines. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against RandomTimer's 1. M also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price 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
Both are free to download. RandomTimer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. M asks for nothing beyond the download.
M ships an update daily, RandomTimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M | RandomTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsuyoshi Nakajima | WanYeol Park |
In-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases
RandomTimer
- remove_ads$0.991 Month
