Comparison

Wagal vs Gentle Timer

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

Head to head
About

Wagal

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Soul‑infused AI desktop pet Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gentle Timer

This app helps children visualize time passing with a customizable image that gradually appears as a timer counts down. It's designed for calm routines like bedtime, naps, and getting ready, offering a screen-free, ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Visual time countdown
  • Customizable images
  • Calm routine aid
  • Offline functionality
  • No ads or tracking
  • Optional end-of-timer sound
Features
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Bedtime battles. Morning meltdowns. The endless "five more minutes" argument. Kids fight time because they cannot see it. Gentle Timer lets them watch it pass. Set any duration. As the seconds tick down, an image you choose slowly appears beneath a soft fade. A favorite pet, a silly cousin, tomorrow's sunrise. Your child stops asking "is it done yet" and starts waiting for the picture to finish. Ideal for: • Sleep training early risers. Kids stay in bed until the picture finishes and morning is allowed. • Bedtime and naptime wind-downs without screens, songs, or stalling. • Brushing teeth, getting dressed, picking up toys. • Calming a toddler who has hit the wall. • Smoother transitions for children with autism or ADHD. • Helping preschoolers grasp how long five minutes really is. • Center time and quiet activities in classrooms. No bright colors. No loud alerts. No cartoon mascots screaming for attention. You pick the photo. You pick the song that plays at the end. The app stays out of your child's nervous system and out of your data. Fully offline. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. Try one calm timer today and watch the next routine go differently. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

Screenshots

Wagal4 screens
Gentle Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wagal at every 4 days against Gentle Timer's monthly. Wagal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Wagal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gentle Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wagal ships an update every 4 days, Gentle Timer monthly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wagal versus Gentle Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWagalGentle Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.4 GB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhongshan Mengzhi Dimension Culture Technology Co., LtdBigBalli Consulting llc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wagal

Subscriptions2
  • BasicMonthlyPass$4.991 Month
  • PremiumMonthlyPass$14.991 Month
3 purchases

Gentle Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Wagal free?
Wagal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gentle Timer free?
Gentle Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wagal or Gentle Timer have ads?
Neither Wagal nor Gentle Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wagal or Gentle Timer?
Wagal ships an update every 4 days, and Gentle Timer monthly. Most recently, Wagal was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gentle Timer on November 8, 2026.

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