Comparison

RummiTimer vs ARC

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

Head to head
About

RummiTimer

This utility app helps Rummikub players manage game time. It features a 60-second countdown per turn with sound alerts, allowing for fair and organized gameplay. Ideal for casual or tournament play.

Highlights
  • 60-second turn timer
  • Sound alerts for time running out
  • Easy reset function
  • Fair turn management
  • Organized gameplay
Features
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Speed up your games and keep turns fair with RummiTimer, the must-have tool for Rummikub© fans. This intuitive timer lets you switch to the next player after 60 seconds. With just one tap, you can reset the countdown at the start of each turn. As time runs out, a sound alert notifies all players — no more delays or confusion! Whether you're playing with family, friends, or in a tournament, RummiTimer helps you stay on track and enjoy smoother, more organized games.

About

ARC

Features
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ARC-DS by MetricWire has been created for use in research studies conducted by Washington University in St. Louis as part of the Ambulatory Research in Cognition – Down Syndrome (ARC-DS) study. As part of your participation, you’ll be asked to complete surveys about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With your permission, the app may also collect sensor data—such as activity levels, environmental context, and smartphone usage patterns—to help researchers better understand cognitive and behavioral health in individuals with Down syndrome. Your app experience is customized by the study team using the MetricWire Research Portal. All data you submit is securely protected by MetricWire and managed by the ARC-DS study team. You remain in full control of your data—you can review what you’ve shared, choose to leave the study at any time, or delete your data if you wish. If you have any questions, please contact the ARC-DS study team using the contact information they’ve provided. ARC-DS by MetricWire makes research participation simple, secure, and meaningful—designed with transparency and user control at the core.

Screenshots

RummiTimer1 screens
ARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARC at every 10 days against RummiTimer's every 5 months. ARC also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, ARC every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RummiTimer versus ARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRummiTimerARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenoit DeldicqueMetricWire Inc.

In-app purchases

None

RummiTimer

No in-app purchases

None

ARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RummiTimer free?
RummiTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARC free?
ARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RummiTimer or ARC have ads?
Neither RummiTimer nor ARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RummiTimer or ARC?
RummiTimer ships an update every 5 months, and ARC every 10 days. Most recently, RummiTimer was updated on September 29, 2026 and ARC on October 5, 2026.

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