Comparison

Ticker · A rotary timer vs Sequence

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

Head to head
About

Ticker · A rotary timer

Features
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Ticker is a tactile timer for iPhone and iPad. Turn the rotary dial to set time, then let each second tick with intention. • Set a countdown with a physical-feeling rotary control • Start at zero to count up, then pause and count down from the elapsed time • Feel progress through haptics and hand designed sound • Notice the subtle tilt effect on highlights and shadow direction for a more tangible interaction • Keep the timer visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island controls • Start preset timers from Home Screen widgets • Get a notification when a countdown finishes Ticker works without an account. Timer state and preferences stay on your device. There are no ads, analytics, tracking, or third-party SDKs.

About

Sequence

Features
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Have you ever run out of time during an important presentation? Or lost track of steps while following a complex task? Sequence is the elegant solution to stay in control. Sequence is not just a timer; it is an interactive script for your time. Break down any activity into action "blocks," assign a duration, and let the app guide you visually step-by-step. PERFECT FOR SPEAKERS & PROFESSIONALS Stop checking your watch compulsively. Sequence visually shows you exactly how much time is left for your "Intro," "Key Points," and "Conclusion." Nail your timing and project confidence on stage. TOTAL VERSATILITY While designed for high-performance presentations, Sequence adapts to your daily life: Cooking: Perfect that difficult recipe (Prep 5min, Boil 10min, Rest 3min). Fitness: Create your own interval training or stretching routines. Mindfulness: Guide your meditation sessions through different phases. Study: Apply custom Pomodoro-style techniques. KEY FEATURES: Zen Interface: Clean, distraction-free design. Fully Customizable: Edit times and labels on the fly. Dark Mode: Ideal for stages or low-light environments. Stop fighting the clock and start flowing with it. Download Sequence and take control of your time.

Screenshots

Ticker · A rotary timer4 screens
Sequence3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ticker · A rotary timer at every 2 days against Sequence's every 5 weeks. Sequence's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

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

Ticker · A rotary timer ships an update every 2 days, Sequence every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ticker · A rotary timer versus Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTicker · A rotary timerSequence
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZain AdeelMiguel Rodriguez Garayar

In-app purchases

None

Ticker · A rotary timer

No in-app purchases

None

Sequence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ticker · A rotary timer free?
Ticker · A rotary timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ticker · A rotary timer or Sequence have ads?
Neither Ticker · A rotary timer nor Sequence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ticker · A rotary timer or Sequence?
Ticker · A rotary timer ships an update every 2 days, and Sequence every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ticker · A rotary timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sequence on October 13, 2026.

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