Comparison

Terminal Notes vs みえるタイマー

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

Head to head
About

Terminal Notes

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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.

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みえるタイマー

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"See Your Remaining Time" - Now on Your Phone! The popular pie-chart timer for focused study. The remaining time is visually obvious, so anyone can use it intuitively - from children who can't read clocks to adults who want to stay focused. ------------------------------- 〇 Perfect for Every Moment ------------------------------- Studying & Exams  Set 25 min focus + 5 min break for Pomodoro study.  No more "how much time is left?" - just look. Cooking  Pasta 8 min. Eggs 12 min.  Hands dirty? Just glance at the screen. Kids & Parenting  "5 more minutes" becomes visible.  Perfect for building routines - brushing teeth, tidying up, screen time limits. Fitness & Exercise  Planks, intervals, stretching.  Push yourself while watching the arc shrink. Work & Productivity  Final sprint before a deadline.  Keep meetings on track. ------------------------------------ 〇 Features ------------------------------------ ● Drag to set time — Haptic feedback every minute ● Arc shrinks in real-time — Instantly grasp remaining time ● Clean & beautiful design — Minimalist white interface ● Alarm clock style option — Switch to your preference ● Dark mode — Easy on the eyes for late-night study ● Eco mode — Pure black background for OLED battery saving ● Second hand ON/OFF — For precise time tracking ● No ads during timer — Zero distractions while you focus ------------------------------------------ ・ Pro ------------------------------------------------------------------ ● Full color customization ● Labeled preset timers ● Continuous mode (auto-repeat focus & break) ● Timer range (12 min / 60 min) ● Completely ad-free ------------------------------------------------ Simple enough to start instantly. Visual enough to keep you going. Download now and make your time visible.

Screenshots

Terminal Notes4 screens
みえるタイマー4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terminal Notes at none against みえるタイマー's 1. Terminal Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown). みえるタイマー's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. みえるタイマー sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Terminal Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Terminal Notes versus みえるタイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal Notesみえるタイマー
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey GillespieTakumi Hirose

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Notes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

みえるタイマー

One-time1
  • VisTimer Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Terminal Notes free?
Terminal Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is みえるタイマー free?
みえるタイマー is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Terminal Notes or みえるタイマー have ads?
みえるタイマー shows ads; Terminal Notes does not.

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