Comparison

Timer vs One Tap Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer

This app offers a unique dial-based interface for setting timers and stopwatches. Customize the dial face, time format, and range, with widgets and Live Activities for quick access. It's designed for various uses like cooking, workouts, and study sessions.

Highlights
  • Drag to set timer, release to start
  • 8 customizable dial faces
  • 5 time reading formats
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Live Activity support
  • Split layout for foldable devices
Features
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Timer turns a countdown into a dial. Drag around the dial to set the time, let go, and it starts. No ads. No subscriptions. No account. WHAT SETS IT APART: • Drag to set, release to start • 8 dial faces: Classic, Monochrome, Speedometer, Pink Minimal, Dark Mode, Metallic, Geometric and Digital • 5 ways to read a timer: minutes and seconds, seconds, tenths, percent, or hidden • Dial ranges of 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes • Stopwatch on the same dial, one turn per minute • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: tap one to start your saved timer without opening the app • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Split layout for iPhone Duo, with the dial and the controls on either side of the fold HOW TO USE: • Drag around the dial to set the time; let go to start • Double-tap the dial to start or pause • Tap the time to change its format • Swipe left or right to change the dial face • Tap Reset to clear the timer Get a notification when your timer ends, if you allow notifications. No internet connection needed. EVERY FEATURE IS FREE: An optional one-time in-app purchase supports the app and hides the Free Version label. It adds no features. For cooking, workouts, meditation, study, focus sessions, power naps and more.

About

One Tap Timer

This app offers a straightforward countdown timer designed for everyday tasks. It features simple controls, quick setup with presets, and customizable alerts, all within a distraction-free interface. Ideal for studying, cooking, workouts, and more.

Highlights
  • Tap to start, pause, resume
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Instant presets and custom duration
  • Light and Dark visual themes
  • Sound or vibration alerts
  • Focus and study timer
Features
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Looking for a simple timer? Stop fumbling with complex settings. Just tap and focus. One Tap Timer is the most intuitive countdown timer app for your daily life. We stripped away the clutter to give you a timer that just works. Whether you are studying, working out, or cooking, simply set your time and go. ■ SIMPLE & FAST • Simple Controls: Tap anywhere to start, pause, or resume. • Distraction-Free: A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus on the numbers. • Quick Setup: Use instant presets (30 seconds, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min) or set a custom duration. • Stay Awake: The screen never dims while your timer is running. ■ ALARMS & THEMES • Flexible Alarms: Choose between sound, vibration, or silent — perfect for quiet libraries or loud kitchens. • Background Alarms: Get an alarm when time's up, even with the screen off. • Visual Themes: Switch between a crisp Light Mode and an eye-friendly Dark Mode. ■ PERFECT FOR • Focus & Study: Pomodoro technique, exams, and reading sessions. • Board Games: Turn limits for Rummikub, Chess, or party games. • Work: Presentations, public speaking practice, and meetings. • Cooking: Boiling eggs, brewing coffee, or steeping tea. • Fitness: Planking, HIIT intervals, and rest between sets. ■ 100% FREE (OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL) One Tap Timer is completely free to use. An optional one-time purchase removes ads forever (No subscriptions). Experience the beauty of simplicity. Download One Tap Timer today.

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
One Tap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 100% against One Tap Timer's 50%. Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). One Tap Timer's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and One Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

One Tap Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Tap Timer has 36 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 3 months, One Tap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timer versus One Tap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerOne Tap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings436 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumberto Prado BallesterosStedyWorks

Customer experience

Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

One Tap Timer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer

One-time1
  • Support the App$0.99
1 purchases

One Tap Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Tap Timer free?
One Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer or One Tap Timer?
One Tap Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while One Tap Timer averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Timer or One Tap Timer have ads?
One Tap Timer shows ads; Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or One Tap Timer?
Timer ships an update every 3 months, and One Tap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 4, 2026 and One Tap Timer on October 30, 2026.

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