Comparison

Sparks vs TimeMeter

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

Head to head
About

Sparks

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Sparks 可以快速记录你头脑中的想法,支持添加文字和图片,编辑和操作同样简单,支持本地加密和黑暗模式。所有数据均在设备端离线运行,绝对不会上传您的任何数据。

About

TimeMeter

This app offers a unique way to visualize time progression with a retro CRT monitor aesthetic. It displays daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly progress with elegant animations and customizable widget layouts. Designed for time management enthusiasts and fans of vintage design.

Highlights
  • Time progress visualization
  • Retro CRT display style
  • Customizable widget order
  • Elegant animation effects
  • Dark mode support
  • Multiple widget sizes
Features
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TimeMeter 是一款独特的时间进度展示工具,采用复古 CRT 显示器风格设计,为您优雅地呈现时间流逝。 主要特点: • 精确展示今日、本周、本月、本年的时间进度 • 独特的复古 CRT 显示效果,带来视觉享受 • 支持自定义小组件显示顺序 • 优雅的动画过渡效果 • 精心设计的进度条动画 • 深色模式专属设计 小组件功能: • 支持多种尺寸的小组件 • 可自定义显示顺序 • 实时更新进度 • 优雅的视觉效果 无论您是时间管理爱好者,还是喜欢复古设计的用户,TimeMeter 都能为您带来独特的时间体验。让时间的流逝不再单调,而是充满视觉美感。

Screenshots

Sparks3 screens
TimeMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TimeMeter at 2 against Sparks's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparks ships an update every 26 months, TimeMeter every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Sparks versus TimeMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparksTimeMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 13 months — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer建辉 贾坤 倪

In-app purchases

None

Sparks

No in-app purchases

None

TimeMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sparks free?
Sparks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeMeter free?
TimeMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Sparks or TimeMeter?
Sparks ships an update every 26 months, and TimeMeter every 13 months. Most recently, Sparks was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeMeter on October 26, 2026.

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