Hidden Timer vs Timer tick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Timer
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A timer app that allows user to hide the time while the timer is running.
Timer tick
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Timer Tick One timer. One moment. Timer Tick is a minimal focus timer that stays out of your way. Open it, set the time, and start. No clutter, no setup, nothing to distract you from what matters. SET TIME BY TOUCH Skip the tiny buttons. Drag directly on the digits to set your time, with a fluid gesture that feels natural from the first try. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light, or design your own look with multiple colors. FEEL EVERY MOMENT Subtle haptic feedback makes every adjustment feel tactile. ALWAYS READY Timer Tick works fully offline, so it's ready wherever you are. Made for focus, study, work, reading, workouts, and everything in between.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Timer tick at none against Hidden Timer's shown. Hidden Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidden Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Timer tick every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden Timer | Timer tick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.8.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Ali Boholaiqa |
In-app purchases
Hidden Timer
No in-app purchases
Timer tick
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hidden Timer free?
Is Timer tick free?
Do Hidden Timer or Timer tick have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hidden Timer or Timer tick?
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