Comparison

TimerCal vs Echoes

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

Head to head
About

TimerCal

Features
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■ Your schedule, turned into focus TimerCal is a calendar that starts timers. Check today's events, tap the timer icon next to any of them, and the clock starts running. No more switching to a separate timer app after looking at your schedule. ■ Made for you if you want to ・Spend your study or work hours the way you planned them ・Run several timers at once while cooking or doing chores ・Keep a clean, simple calendar that shows holidays at a glance ・Look back on how much time you actually spent on what ■ A calendar that knows today ・National holidays shown automatically, computed fully offline ・Start the week on Monday or Sunday; Saturdays in blue, Sundays in red ・Smooth, continuous scrolling from 2000 to 2100 ■ A timer next to every event ・Tap a date and the day's events slide up in a sheet ・Count down the planned length, or measure real time with a stopwatch ・Create events with repeats, alerts, and a target calendar ・Sync with the iOS Calendar (EventKit), or keep events local to the app ■ Rings even when the app is closed ・Built on AlarmKit for iOS 26 — your alarm fires reliably in the background ・Remaining time on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island ・Pause or extend by +1/+5/+10 minutes right from the Lock Screen ■ As many timers as you need ・Run multiple countdowns and stopwatches at the same time ・See everything running in the bar at the bottom; swipe to delete ■ Your time, logged automatically ・When a timer ends, the time spent is saved back to that day's event (optional) ・Review where your hours went just by browsing your calendar ■ Design and details ・Two monochrome skins — Ivory and Mono — each with light and dark mode ・Monospaced digits, subtle haptics, and a calm, refined feel ・A friendly tutorial and in-app tips to get you started ・Fully localized into 34 languages ■ Privacy first Calendar access is optional. Without it, the app works fine with local events and offline holidays. ■ About ads A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen. You can remove all ads anytime with a one-time purchase in Settings. Start by timing just one event today. Time you used to just look at becomes time you focus. Requires iOS 26.0 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad. ■ About the In-App Purchase ・"Remove Ads" is a one-time (non-consumable) purchase ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase ・You can restore it for free anytime via "Restore Purchases" Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kiyaku.mylastwork.net/pryvacy

About

Echoes

Access over 20,000 ancient wisdom quotes from diverse traditions to enhance daily mindfulness and reflection. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with a beautiful interface and offline access. Unlock the full library with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • 20,000+ ancient wisdom quotes
  • Ad-free, distraction-free experience
  • Zen Swipe Interface
  • Daily quote reminders
  • Offline access
  • Shareable quote cards
  • One-time purchase for full library
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Echoes — Daily Wisdom & Mindfulness Quotes Transform your daily mindfulness with 20,000+ ancient wisdom quotes. Start free with Stoic, Taoist, Greek, Roman & Celtic teachings, then unlock 15 more traditions with a one-time in-app purchase. Pure focus. No ads. Pure Mindfulness, Zero Distractions Echoes delivers a calm, meditative experience. Each swipe unveils timeless wisdom from philosophers and sages—perfect for morning reflection, mid-day resets, or bedtime mindfulness. A Vast, Curated Collection • FREE: Greek, Stoic, Taoist, Roman, Celtic (5,000+ ancient quotes) • PREMIUM (unlock all 20 traditions): African, Buddhist, Confucian, Hebrew, Hermetic, Hindu, Korean, Native American, Norse, Persian, Samurai, Sufi, Sumerian, Tibetan, Zen Transform Your Daily Routine • Morning: Stoic focus & mindful intent • Work breaks: Quick swipes for clarity • Evening: Buddhist & Zen calm for peaceful nights • Motivation: Samurai discipline & Greek virtue Premium Mindfulness Features • Zen Swipe Interface: Effortless, gesture-based browsing • Daily Quote Reminders: Personalized notifications • Mood Slideshows: Auto-play with gentle transitions • Full-Screen Mode: Immersive, distraction-free reading • Share Quote Cards: Beautiful, social-ready images • Offline Access: Favorites always available • Smart Collections: Save and organize insights Perfect For Mindfulness & meditation practitioners • Philosophy lovers (Stoicism, Taoism, Buddhism) • Daily inspiration seekers • Mental wellness & self-improvement • Students of ancient wisdom What Makes Echoes Different • No Ads, Ever: Pure attention on wisdom • Quality First: Hand-selected, authentic translations • Beautiful Design: Calming imagery & typography • One-Time Purchase: No subscriptions—lifetime access • Privacy-First: No tracking, no data collection Start Your Wisdom Journey Download and enjoy 5,000+ free quotes from Greek philosophers, Stoic masters, and Taoist sages. Love it? Unlock the complete 20,000+ library—all 20 traditions—with a single purchase. Find daily peace, one ancient quote at a time.

Screenshots

TimerCal4 screens
Echoes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerCal at none against Echoes's 1. TimerCal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Echoes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Echoes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimerCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCal ships an update every 4 days, Echoes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TimerCal versus Echoes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCalEchoes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi HamanakaInformation Architect, LLC

In-app purchases

None

TimerCal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Echoes

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium Collections$4.99

Questions

Is TimerCal free?
TimerCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Echoes free?
Echoes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimerCal or Echoes have ads?
TimerCal shows ads; Echoes does not.
Which is updated more often, TimerCal or Echoes?
TimerCal ships an update every 4 days, and Echoes every 2 months. Most recently, TimerCal was updated on October 6, 2026 and Echoes on October 15, 2026.

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