Comparison

Hidden Timer vs Smart Sleep Timer

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

Head to head
About

Hidden Timer

Features
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A timer app that allows user to hide the time while the timer is running.

About

Smart Sleep Timer

This app automatically pauses your media playback when you fall asleep or at a set time. It integrates with your favorite audio and video apps to prevent wasted battery and data.

Highlights
  • Snore detection for automatic pausing
  • Customizable manual timers
  • Seamless integration with media apps
  • Battery and data saving
  • Adjusts to user's sleep patterns
Features
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Do you drift off listening to podcasts, music, or videos only to wake with hours of missed playback? Smart Sleep Timer's got your back. As you unwind at night or relax in bed, our app stops playback exactly when you wish—without disrupting your sleep. Key Features: • Snore Detection: Advanced sound analysis listens for snoring and pauses playback automatically. • Custom Timers: Prefer manual timing? Set a timer or a specific end time for playback. • Seamless Integration: Compatible with your favorite music, podcast, or video apps. Start playing, and we take care of it. • Save Battery & Data: Keep your device powered by preventing unnecessary playback. Why Smart Sleep Timer? Unlike standard timers, this app adjusts to you. Whether you drift off unexpectedly or seek precise control, Smart Sleep Timer suits your nightly pattern. Perfect For: • Podcast fans who nod off while listening. • Music relaxation without overnight playback worries. • Video streaming where app sleep timers are missing.

Screenshots

Hidden Timer1 screens
Smart Sleep Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Sleep Timer at none against Hidden Timer's shown. Hidden Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Hidden Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Sleep Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Hidden Timer versus Smart Sleep Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden TimerSmart Sleep Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.8.3 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHideaki UchikoshiBRIDGETECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Hidden Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Sleep Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Timer free?
Hidden Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Sleep Timer free?
Smart Sleep Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hidden Timer or Smart Sleep Timer have ads?
Hidden Timer shows ads; Smart Sleep Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Hidden Timer or Smart Sleep Timer?
Hidden Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Sleep Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Hidden Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Smart Sleep Timer on October 3, 2026.

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