HelloTimer vs LIMSTAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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! (#^.^#)
LIMSTAR
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LIMSTAR is a space-themed self-discipline tool. Walk, meditate, and explore nature to earn app usage time. Begin your starship journey now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HelloTimer at daily against LIMSTAR's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HelloTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LIMSTAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HelloTimer ships an update daily, LIMSTAR weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HelloTimer | LIMSTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海峰 陈 | 羽 唐 |
In-app purchases
HelloTimer
- TimerPlus Lifetime Unlock$2.99
LIMSTAR
- LIMSATR Life Member$0.99
