Comparison

Circle timer vs Linear Timer+

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

Head to head
About

Circle timer

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This is a timer that lets you visually check the remaining time. The pie chart gradually disappears, and when it completely disappears an alarm will sound. The time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes You can measure the time exceeded by changing the settings. This can be useful for studying for exams, etc. Please give it a try.

About

Linear Timer+

This app provides a visually minimal interval timer to enhance focus and build routines. It allows for multiple simultaneous timers, customizable intervals with color-coding, and features like Pomodoro mode and scheduled starts. Smart audio cues and second-level precision support various activities.

Highlights
  • Run multiple independent timers
  • Customizable intervals with color-coding
  • Pomodoro mode with configurable durations
  • Scheduled timers for automatic starts
  • Save and reuse timer presets
  • Voice, haptic, and transition sound cues
  • Second-level duration support
Features
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Linear Timer+ is an interval timer built for people who work in structured blocks — focus sessions, workout sets, study sprints, cooking timers, or any sequence of named activities. Most timers count down to zero. Linear Timer+ lets you build a full sequence: 25 minutes of FOCUS, 5 minutes of BREAK, then repeat. Each interval has its own label, duration, and color. The timer moves through them automatically, chiming at each transition. Named intervals — call them whatever reflects your actual work. DEEP WORK. STRETCH. COOLDOWN. COLD PLUNGE. Your labels, your rhythm. Live Activity — the timer stays visible on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island. See your current interval and a live progress bar without touching your phone. Works with screen off — sounds and voice cues fire reliably in the background. Lock your phone and walk away. Logbook — a private on-device record of your focus history. Total time, weekly comparison, a 7-day chart, and time broken down by each of your activity labels. No punishing streaks — just honest information about how you actually spend structured time. Voice cues — optional spoken announcements at each transition: the interval name, time remaining, what's coming up next. Multiple timers — run independent sessions side by side. A workout and a work block at the same time. Scheduled starts — set timers to auto-start at specific times on specific days. Presets — save your favorite configurations and load them in one tap. Pomodoro mode — classic 25/5 technique built in, no setup needed. 100% private — no accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics. All data stays on your device. The Logbook has never seen the internet.

Screenshots

Circle timer3 screens
Linear Timer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Linear Timer+ at Free against Circle timer's $0.99. Circle timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Linear Timer+ is free to download; Circle timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle timer ships an update every 4 days, Linear Timer+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Circle timer versus Linear Timer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle timerLinear Timer+
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhideo nakamuraThe InfoDump LLC

In-app purchases

None

Circle timer

No in-app purchases

None

Linear Timer+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circle timer free?
Circle timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linear Timer+ free?
Linear Timer+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circle timer or Linear Timer+ have ads?
Neither Circle timer nor Linear Timer+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle timer or Linear Timer+?
Circle timer ships an update every 4 days, and Linear Timer+ every 2 months. Most recently, Circle timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Linear Timer+ on October 18, 2026.

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