# Timeout vs StarTimer

The clearest difference is price: Timeout at Free against StarTimer's $2.99. Timeout also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). StarTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Timeout is free to download; StarTimer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timeout against 5.0 for StarTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeout has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeout | StarTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lazy Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/832775887) | [Saptak Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824208901) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeout-app-blocker/id6742079522)

This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting applications. It allows you to set up focus sessions, block specific apps, or enable a whitelist mode for essential applications only. Designed for simplicity, it helps you concentrate on important tasks.

**Highlights:** App Blocking, Flexible Timer, Whitelist Mode, Minimal Design, Easy Setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StarTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075)

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

**Highlights:** Smart scheduling with reminders, Recurring schedules for routines, Live Activities for real-time progress, Dynamic Island integration, Customizable icons and color themes, Siri Shortcuts for voice control, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeout free?

Timeout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StarTimer free?

StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timeout or StarTimer?

Timeout and StarTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Timeout or StarTimer have ads?

Timeout shows ads; StarTimer does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*