Comparison

PaceTimer vs Quiet IQ

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

Head to head
About

PaceTimer

This app provides a visual timer with color-coded cues to help users manage their time during presentations, meetings, or workouts. It offers customizable alerts and full-screen display options for easy monitoring.

Highlights
  • Visual color-coded timing
  • Flashing light, vibration, and sound alerts
  • Full-screen mode with large fonts
  • Apple Watch synchronization
  • Customizable reminders and colors
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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PaceTimer - Master Your Timing at a Glance In speeches, presentations, or any scenario where precise timing is crucial, PaceTimer is your ultimate companion. Simply place it on your desk, and with its vivid color changes, you can instantly gauge your progress without constant checking. Stay in control, effortlessly. Key Features: Timing at a Glance: PaceTimer uses color-coded visuals to keep you informed: Green: Plenty of time left—proceed with confidence. Yellow: Entering the final countdown—time to wrap up. Red: Time’s up—ensuring you never overrun. No distractions, just a quick glance to stay on track. Smart Stage Alerts: Every color transition is accompanied by flashing lights, vibration, and sound alerts, so you never miss a critical moment. Full-Screen Mode: Display time in large, easy-to-read fonts, perfect for presentations or speeches. Apple Watch Support: Seamlessly sync with your Apple Watch, allowing you to monitor time discreetly. Use Cases: Speeches & Presentations: Keep it on your desk and let the colors guide your pace, avoiding overtime or finishing too early. Meetings & Discussions: Allocate time efficiently and keep discussions productive. Workouts & Training: Set time goals for your exercises and maintain your rhythm. Cooking & Baking: Perfectly time your recipes for delicious results every time. Why Choose PaceTimer? Minimalist Design: Intuitive and straightforward, ready to use without complicated setups. Highly Customizable: Tailor reminders, colors, and alerts to suit your needs. Cross-Device Sync: Works seamlessly on iPhone and Apple Watch, keeping you in control wherever you are. PaceTimer makes time management effortless. Just place it on your desk, and let the colors guide your rhythm. Perfect for any occasion where timing matters. Download PaceTimer now and elevate your time management game!

About

Quiet IQ

A visually intuitive timer designed to enhance focus for individuals with ADHD. It offers customizable countdowns and count-ups with clear alerts, making time management simpler and less overwhelming.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown and count-up timer
  • Customizable colors, fonts, and styles
  • Saved timers for recurring tasks
  • Sound, haptic, and visual end alerts
  • Minimalist and calming design
  • Touch-friendly controls
Features
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A timer that helps you focus without adding more friction. ADHD Focus Timer is a modern visual timer for iPhone and iPad designed to make timing feel simpler, clearer, and easier to stick with. Set a timer fast, count up or count down, customize the look, save favorites, and get clear end alerts that are easy to notice. Features: • Count down and count up • Large visual timer display • Touch-friendly controls • Saved timers for repeat tasks • Custom colors, fonts, and styles • Sound, haptics, and visual end alerts • Minimal design built to feel calm and clear Great for: • Focus sessions • Homework and studying • Work blocks • Daily routines • Breaks and transitions • Cleaning, reading, workouts, and more Designed to feel: • Fast to start • Easy to read • Simple to customize • Clear when time is up • Helpful without being overwhelming If you want a visual focus timer that feels modern, flexible, and easy to use, ADHD Focus Timer is ready when you are.

Screenshots

PaceTimer4 screens
Quiet IQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaceTimer at none against Quiet IQ's 3. PaceTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). Quiet IQ's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). 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. Quiet IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. PaceTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaceTimer ships an update monthly, Quiet IQ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PaceTimer versus Quiet IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceTimerQuiet IQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer阳 孙Forgio Technologies, LLC

Customer experience

PaceTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Quiet IQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PaceTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Quiet IQ

Subscriptions1
  • Quiet IQ Premium Annual$1.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is PaceTimer free?
PaceTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiet IQ free?
Quiet IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PaceTimer or Quiet IQ have ads?
Neither PaceTimer nor Quiet IQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaceTimer or Quiet IQ?
PaceTimer ships an update monthly, and Quiet IQ every 11 days. Most recently, PaceTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and Quiet IQ on October 5, 2026.

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