Comparison

The GoTimer vs Terminal Notes

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

Head to head
About

The GoTimer

Features
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GoTimer syncs seamlessly with your calendar to create real-time countdown timers for each event based on its start and end times. GoTimer uses color-coded visual cues to keep you on track: • Green: 30+ minutes until the next event starts or ends • Yellow: 20–30 minutes remaining • Orange: 10–20 minutes remaining • Red: Less than 10 minutes remaining Understand what makes you late and and on time through performance tracking.

About

Terminal Notes

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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.

Screenshots

The GoTimer4 screens
Terminal Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: The GoTimer at 3 against Terminal Notes's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
The GoTimer versus Terminal Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe GoTimerTerminal Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KretzCorey Gillespie

In-app purchases

None

The GoTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Terminal Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The GoTimer free?
The GoTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terminal Notes free?
Terminal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The GoTimer or Terminal Notes have ads?
Neither The GoTimer nor Terminal Notes shows ads.

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