Egg Timer vs Owloop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Egg Timer
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Several timers at once, and an alarm you won't miss. One egg is boiling, the ramen goes in two minutes later, and the tea has to come out before either. A single timer is never enough, and an alarm that beeps once is easy to miss from the next room. ■ As many as you need, side by side Every timer is a card. Tap one to start it, tap it again to pause, and tap the arrow to send it back to the beginning. Each card counts down on its own, with a ring that fills so you can tell at a glance how much is left. ■ An alarm that keeps ringing When a timer ends it does not beep once and give up. The alarm repeats until you confirm you heard it, and it sounds even when the silent switch is on — a kitchen timer that ends quietly is no use at all. Close the app or lock the phone and the notification takes over, so it still reaches you. ■ The clock keeps running when the app does not Timers are anchored to the moment they will finish, not to a countdown the app has to keep ticking. Leave the app, lock the phone, even force-quit it — come back and the remaining time is still right. ■ Ready the moment you install it Four timers are already there: soft-boiled egg, hard-boiled egg, ramen and tea. Change any of them, duplicate one, or add your own with a name, a length and an icon. ■ iPhone and iPad Both are supported, laid out for each screen rather than stretched to fit. ■ About the ad There is one banner at the bottom of the list. No full-screen ads, ever — nothing interrupts a timer. If you decline tracking, the app works exactly the same. Available in English, Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.
Owloop
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Focus, time, and work awareness—without pressure. OwLoop is an app that helps you work in focus, observe your habits, and better understand how you use your time. Everything works locally on your device—no accounts, no cloud, no tracking. KEY FEATURES Simple Timer: - Start work sessions with one tap - Choose work duration: 25, 30, 45, 60 minutes (or custom) - Optional break timer: 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes (or custom) - Open-ended mode: no preset, just count up Minimalist Clock: - Large, readable display in portrait and landscape - Landscape mode: full-screen StandBy-style clock - Perfect for deep work—zero distractions - Screen stays awake during active sessions Visual Calendar: - Monthly view with daily activity indicators - See your work rhythm at a glance - Color-coded activity categories - Filter by activity type Daily Details: - Track work and break time - Add descriptions and categories - Edit or delete sessions - View completion percentage Statistics: - Day, week, and month summaries - Double donut charts (work + breaks) - Export data as JSON (full control) - No limits, no premium tiers Light & Dark Mode: - Automatic system theme support - Manual toggle available - High contrast, easy on the eyes PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN - 100% offline—all data stored locally - No user accounts or registration - No cloud sync - No analytics or tracking - No ads, ever - You own your data WHO IS THIS FOR? - Developers, designers, writers—anyone doing focused work - People practicing Pomodoro or deep work techniques - Anyone who wants to understand their time usage - Users who value privacy and local-first software WHAT OWLOOP IS NOT - Not a task manager - Not a to-do list - Not a habit tracker with streaks - Not a productivity gamification tool OwLoop is a calm, minimalist tool for measuring time and building awareness. No pressure, no guilt—just data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Owloop at none against Egg Timer's shown. Owloop also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Egg Timer | Owloop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | junhong baek | Dominik Gawel |
In-app purchases
Egg Timer
No in-app purchases
Owloop
No in-app purchases









