Timer vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
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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. γMain Functionsγ 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. γPro Subscriptionγ - 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 statementοΌhttps://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159237 Terms of useοΌhttps://txc.qq.com/products/669062/faqs-more?id=159235 Just check it out, my dear friends!
Tempo
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Tempo β Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers β Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets β Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta β 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg β 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications β Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button β Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss β Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on β Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds β Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume β Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm β Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes β Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages β English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start β all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo β Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tempo at none against Timer's 1. Tempo also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Tempo asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Timer | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | β |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ι’欣 ζ | Cedric Marcellin |
In-app purchases
Timer
- Timer Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
Tempo
No in-app purchases









