Comparison

Timer vs Stepwise Timer

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 - Count Focus is a productivity app that transforms your work and study sessions into a more immersive and enjoyable experience. With its unique "Pomodoro" technique, the app breaks your work into manageable chunks, typically 25-minute focused sessions, followed by short breaks, helping you stay on task and avoid burnout. Key Features: Customizable Focus Intervals: Set your ideal focus and break times to suit your working rhythm. Ambient Sounds for Better Focus: Choose from a variety of calming environments like a beach, rainy day, train ride, campfire, or country cricket to create the perfect atmosphere for concentration. Engaging Timer with Flip Animation: A minimalist, yet dynamic interface with smooth flip animations keeps your experience visually fresh and uncluttered. Gentle Reminders: Get notified when it’s time to take a break or return to work, with a selection of soothing reminder sounds to alert you. Background Functionality: Keep the timer running in the background while you focus on other tasks or apps. Whether you're working on a big project or studying for exams, Timer - Count Focus helps you build focus, maintain productivity, and manage time efficiently with a bit of serenity.

About

Stepwise Timer

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Chain a few timed steps into a "sequence", press play, and Stepwise walks you through it — one step at a time. Each step counts down on its own. When it ends, the next one starts automatically with a sound and a spoken announcement of what's coming up. You never have to look at your phone mid-routine. ■ Made for · Morning routines: stretch, meditate, write down today's three things · Focus work: Pomodoro, with automatic repeat rounds · Workouts and stretching: one set after another, no stopwatch fiddling · Cooking and pour-over coffee: bloom, pour, brew · Winding down: breathe, stretch, lights out ■ What it does · Sequence timing: set a duration per step; auto-advance or wait for your confirmation · Spoken announcements: hear the next step's name, eyes closed · Adjust while running: skip, go back, restart a step, or add +1 minute · Repeat rounds: run the whole sequence a few more times automatically · Finish signal: end the last step with a chime or your own spoken message · Live Activity: see the countdown on the Lock Screen, pause or continue right there · Home Screen widget: start a specific sequence with one tap · Usage stats: a diary of every run, with a 7-day rhythm chart, a calendar and streaks · Folders: keep your sequences organized · Share: import via QR code, or export CSV as a backup · Design with AI: paste the prompt from our support page into your favorite AI, then import the CSV it creates · Fully offline: no account, no ads, no data collection ■ Free vs Premium The free version includes every feature above, with up to 5 sequences and the last 30 days of stats. Premium unlocks unlimited sequences and your full stats history (records are always kept — upgrading brings them all back). ■ Premium subscription · Monthly or yearly plan (price shown on the purchase screen) · First month free for new subscribers; billing starts automatically when the trial ends · Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase · Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions · Terms of Use (EULA): https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/ · Privacy Policy: https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Stepwise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer at none against Stepwise Timer's 2. Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Stepwise Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 4 days, Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Timer versus Stepwise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerStepwise Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCARA VN TRADE AND INVESTMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANYWei Chen Hung

In-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stepwise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Stepwise Timer Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Stepwise Timer Premium Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stepwise Timer free?
Stepwise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or Stepwise Timer have ads?
Neither Timer nor Stepwise Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer or Stepwise Timer?
Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stepwise Timer on September 29, 2026.

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