Comparison

Timer vs LZFSE Archiver

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

Head to head
About

Timer

A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design with multiple styles
  • Simple gesture controls
  • Multiple time display formats
  • Background notifications
  • Offline functionality
  • Universal app support
Features
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Just Time is a beautiful, simple timer for everyday focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just time. FEATURES: • Minimal timer design with multiple styles • Simple gesture controls • Multiple time display formats • Background notifications • No internet required • Optional lifetime unlock for $0.99 USD • Universal app for iPhone and iPad HOW TO USE: • Swipe around the circle to set time • Double-tap to start or pause • Tap the time to change display format • Swipe left or right to change styles • Tap to reset when done Perfect for cooking, workouts, meditation, studying, focus sessions, power naps, and more. Download Just Time and keep timing simple.

About

LZFSE Archiver

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Compress and decompress .lzfse files with a focused, native utility for iPhone and Mac. LZFSE Archiver uses Apple’s lossless LZFSE algorithm for fast, energy-efficient file processing. • Compress one file or batch-process several files at once • Expand .lzfse files to a matching filename without the .lzfse extension • Open files from Files on iPhone, or drag and drop them on Mac • Follow progress, cancel, retry, share results, or reveal them in Finder • Work entirely on device with no account, ads, analytics, tracking, uploads, or subscription Each selected file is compressed independently, and existing files are never overwritten. LZFSE Archiver works with raw LZFSE streams. It does not create or open ZIP, RAR, or 7z archives.

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
LZFSE Archiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Timer at 18.0 against LZFSE Archiver's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update every 7 months, LZFSE Archiver every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timer versus LZFSE Archiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerLZFSE Archiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumberto Prado BallesterosFlavio Lorenzo Thomi

In-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

None

LZFSE Archiver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LZFSE Archiver free?
LZFSE Archiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer or LZFSE Archiver have ads?
Neither Timer nor LZFSE Archiver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer or LZFSE Archiver?
Timer ships an update every 7 months, and LZFSE Archiver every 4 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and LZFSE Archiver on September 29, 2026.

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