Comparison

HelloTimer vs BeautyRecording

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

Head to head
About

HelloTimer

This app helps you build focus and rhythm with versatile timer functions. It supports multiple timers, background running, and real-time progress display on your lock screen or in a floating window. Track your time investment with detailed statistics for improved productivity.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown and count-up timers
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen integration
  • Floating window mode (Picture-in-Picture)
  • Background timer operation
  • Save and track timer sessions
  • Chart-based time statistics
Features
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TimerPlus is more than a timer — it helps you build rhythm, stay focused, and move through your tasks with clarity. Count up, count down, or run multiple timers at once for study, workouts, cooking, deep work, and daily routines. 【Focus on Your Task】 • Dynamic Island & Lock Screen — See your timer in real time without unlocking your phone • Floating Window Mode — Picture-in-Picture lets you keep timing while handling other tasks • Background Running — Switch apps freely; your timers won’t stop 【Record & Understand Your Time】 Both count-up and countdown sessions can be saved. With chart-based statistics, you can clearly see how much time you invest in each task—making time management more rewarding. 【A Pure, Minimal Experience】 A clean and restrained interface with no unnecessary steps or distractions. Thanks for downloading! (#^.^#)

About

BeautyRecording

This app offers a simple and visually appealing way to record audio with a customizable interface. Switch between multiple sweet-themed skins to personalize your recording experience. It's designed for quick, high-definition audio capture for various needs, from personal notes to lectures.

Highlights
  • High-definition voice recording
  • Multiple customizable skins
  • Simple one-tap operation
  • Easy sharing of recordings
  • Fresh and sweet interface style
Features
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In the busy life, girls always need a handy voice recording app, and this one is perfect! It has an appealing appearance with a fresh and sweet interface style. There are multiple carefully designed skins to switch freely, making every opening a pleasant experience. The operation is extremely simple - no complicated learning is required. With just a tap of your finger, you can start high-definition recording with one click, accurately capturing every detail of sound. Whether it's recording the happy moments of a gathering with girlfriends or saving important course and lecture contents, it can easily handle them and is convenient to share.

Screenshots

HelloTimer4 screens
BeautyRecording4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelloTimer at Free against BeautyRecording's $2.99. HelloTimer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). BeautyRecording's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, 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

HelloTimer is free to download; BeautyRecording costs $2.99 up front. HelloTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BeautyRecording asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HelloTimer against 5.0 for BeautyRecording. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloTimer ships an update daily, BeautyRecording every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HelloTimer versus BeautyRecording: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloTimerBeautyRecording
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海峰 陈莉 朱

Customer experience

HelloTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BeautyRecording

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HelloTimer

One-time1
  • TimerPlus Lifetime Unlock$2.99
None

BeautyRecording

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelloTimer free?
HelloTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeautyRecording free?
BeautyRecording costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HelloTimer or BeautyRecording?
HelloTimer and BeautyRecording are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do HelloTimer or BeautyRecording have ads?
Neither HelloTimer nor BeautyRecording shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloTimer or BeautyRecording?
HelloTimer ships an update daily, and BeautyRecording every 4 days. Most recently, HelloTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and BeautyRecording on September 29, 2026.

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