Comparison

Turtle Timer vs Alarmate

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

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About

Turtle Timer

Features
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Turtle Timer is a simple interval timer for iPhone. Set your work time, rest time, and number of rounds, then start. Use it for circuits, HIIT, boxing rounds, stretching, mobility, warm-ups, cooldowns, or focus blocks. Features: * Work/rest interval timing * Custom rounds * Large, readable timer display * Audio cues for interval changes * Saved timers for regular sessions * No account required Turtle Timer is designed to be clear, quick to set up, and easy to read during a session.

About

Alarmate

This app ensures important events and tasks are never missed by providing alarms that persist through silent mode and do not disturb. It offers customizable alarms for meetings, deadlines, routines, and countdowns, with options for sound or vibration. The app integrates with calendars and reminders, displaying upcoming alarms on your lock screen.

Highlights
  • Persistent alarms through silent/DND modes
  • Calendar and meeting event alarms
  • One-time and recurring alarms
  • Countdown timers
  • Integration with iOS Reminders
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island display
  • Customizable sound or vibration
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Alarmate is the alarm app for everything that actually matters - the meeting starting in 50 minutes, the flight next Thursday, the deadline in three weeks, the passport expiring in six months. Set it once. It rings when the day comes. Through Silent mode, Focus, and Do Not Disturb. Set an alarm. Know it will ring. Stop thinking about it. CALENDAR & MEETINGS ALARMS Open Alarmate, pick an event, set the alarm. Done. No more checking your calendar every hour. No more passive notifications that vanish the moment you swipe. Your alarm rings when it’s time - and keeps ringing until you’re ready. Set alarms before a meeting starts or before it ends See the live countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Works through Focus, Do Not Disturb, Sleep, and Airplane mode DATES & DEADLINES ALARMS Some things matter on a specific day at a specific time. Set a one-time alarm for any date - weeks or months from now - and forget about it until Alarmate reminds you. Flight check-in. Tax deadline. Friend’s birthday. Product launch. ALARM TIMERS “Wake me in 90 minutes.” “Start reminding me in 2 hours.” Set a timer that begins now or at a scheduled time. Watch the remaining time live on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Perfect for naps, focus sessions, cooking, or anything with a hard stop. REMINDER ALARMS Already use iOS Reminders? Alarmate connects with it directly. Turn any reminder into an alarm that rings - instead of a notification that doesn’t. YOUR ALARM TIMELINE Every alarm for today and what’s coming next - all in one clear, sorted view. No digging through apps. No mental math about what’s next. Just a clean timeline of everything Alarmate has lined up for you. RING OR VIBRATE. YOUR CHOICE. Sound or vibration only - your call. Whether you’re in a quiet office, a meeting, or just don’t want to disturb anyone around you, Alarmate works the way you need it to. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY Works across iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad - snooze or stop from your wrist Widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center Battery-efficient - no background drain Dark and light mode No ads, ever FAQ I already wake up without an alarm. Why use Alarmate? Alarmate is not just for waking up in the morning. It is for everything else you do not want to miss during the day: meetings, deadlines, flights, reminders, breaks, and other important moments. It helps you stay focused without constantly checking the time or your calendar. Can I set an alarm for a future date? Yes. Alarmate lets you set alarms for any future date and time. It is useful for deadlines, appointments, birthdays, travel, and other important one-off events. Can I set alarms for calendar events on iPhone? Yes. Calendar alarms are one of the most used Alarmate features. You’ll see your meetings right in the app and you can choose which ones to turn into alarms. Does it work with Google, Outlook, or work calendars? Yes. Alarmate works with Google, Outlook, and other work calendar events once they are connected to Apple Calendar on your iPhone. How do I show an alarm on the Lock Screen? Every alarm you create includes a Lock Screen countdown by default. You can see how much time is left before it rings without opening the app, and choose when the countdown appears, for example, 30 minutes before the alarm, 2 hours before a meeting, or 24 hours before an important event. How can Alarmate help me stay on time for meetings? Set an alarm a few minutes before the meeting, use that time to wrap up what you are doing or prepare, and use snooze if you want one final nudge right before it starts. It is a calmer way to stay on time than checking your calendar over and over. Is Alarmate free to start? Yes. The free plan lets you keep up to 3 active alarms or timers at a time, and you can upgrade later if you need unlimited active alarms. Terms of Service: https://alarmate.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://alarmate.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Turtle Timer3 screens
Alarmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Turtle Timer at none against Alarmate's 2. Turtle Timer also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Alarmate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Turtle Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Turtle Timer versus Alarmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurtle TimerAlarmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—47 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames HaydonMaksym Yeromenko

In-app purchases

None

Turtle Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alarmate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Turtle Timer free?
Turtle Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alarmate free?
Alarmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Turtle Timer or Alarmate have ads?
Neither Turtle Timer nor Alarmate shows ads.

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