# The Start Button vs Red Dial Timer

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Red Dial Timer at 18.6 against The Start Button's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Start Button | Red Dial Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoi Mau Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805445282) | [K2 Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705596895) |

## What reviewers say

### The Start Button

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-start-button/id6743993949)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Red Dial Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-dial-timer/id6776783244)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Start Button free?

The Start Button is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Red Dial Timer free?

Red Dial Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Start Button or Red Dial Timer have ads?

Neither The Start Button nor Red Dial Timer shows ads.

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