Comparison

Timer vs OTB Clock

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

Head to head
About

Timer

Features
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Timer is an efficient timer for time management. Minimalist, fresh and powerful, habit-forming tools, stay focused, and refuse to bow down. 【Main Functions】 It provides countdown and positive timing functions: it can remind you within the specified time to prevent the task from being missed after the time limit. and an extension with multi-timing capabilities. It provides a stopwatch function: it is suitable for all kinds of occasions that require accurate timing, easy to operate, and is suitable for sports, competitions and other affairs that require accurate timing. Countdown function is provided: It is suitable for recording and reminding important dates in your life, it can help you manage your time and ensure that you don't miss important anniversaries or events. Countdown days can be applied to various occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, exam dates, etc. It provides a custom function of timing sound effects: there are many built-in sound effects, and the reminder is very eye-catching. 【Pro Subscription】 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. To cancel your subscription, you can go to your iPhone/iPad/iPod's Settings> [your name] > iTunes & App Store, tap your Apple ID, tap View Apple ID, tap Subscriptions, click on 'Cancel Subsciption' for the app. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy statement:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of use:https://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!

About

OTB Clock

Features
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OTB Clock is a precise chess clock for over-the-board games. Supports all standard time controls from bullet to classical. Features: - Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Classical presets - Fischer increment support - Move counter - Tap-to-switch interface - Screen stays on during games - Custom time control creation Premium unlocks all time control presets and custom time controls. Free users get 3-minute, 5-minute, and 10-minute presets. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://frexx.top/privacy Privacy Policy: https://frexx.top/otbclock/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://frexx.top/otbclock/terms.html

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
OTB Clock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OTB Clock at none against Timer's shown. OTB Clock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and OTB Clock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 13 months, OTB Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Timer versus OTB Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerOTB Clock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer颖欣 李杰 向

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
1 purchases

OTB Clock

Subscriptions1
  • Premium — Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OTB Clock free?
OTB Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or OTB Clock have ads?
Timer shows ads; OTB Clock does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or OTB Clock?
Timer ships an update every 13 months, and OTB Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on June 4, 2026 and OTB Clock on September 19, 2026.

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