Comparison

TimeDot vs Timely Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeDot

Features
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TimeDot is a minimalist time tracking app designed to help you focus, manage time wisely, and build better routines. Whether you're working, studying, relaxing, or recharging, TimeDot empowers you to log your time simply โ€” without distraction. KEY FEATURES Tap to Switch Modes โ€“ Instantly switch between Work, Study, Play, and Rest. Focus Timer โ€“ Clean timer interface with START, PAUSE, and STOP. Summary Insights โ€“ Visual summaries for daily, weekly, and monthly time usage. Custom Alerts โ€“ Set reminders when you've been running a session in the background too long. Activity Log โ€“ Review all your past sessions and export your data. Customizable โ€“ Pick colors for modes. Choose alert timing. Tailor to your flow. Who is it for? Freelancers who need a lightweight time tracker Students who want to study smarter Remote workers looking to track focus Anyone who values mindful, distraction-free productivity Why TimeDot? No signups. No clutter. Just a clean timer, powerful insights, and a refreshing UI. Whether you're seeking a Pomodoro alternative, a focus app, or a daily log tracker, TimeDot helps you reclaim your time โ€” one dot at a time.

About

Timely Timer

Features
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: โ€ข Multi-step timer templates โ€ข Quick timers and reusable routines โ€ข Live Activities and Dynamic Island support โ€ข Clear running, paused, and active session states โ€ข Sign in with Apple for secure account access

Screenshots

TimeDot4 screens
Timely Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeDot at none against Timely Timer's 3. Timely Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeDot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
TimeDot versus Timely Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeDotTimely Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.215.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTsz PoonTuan Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

TimeDot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timely Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timely Pro$39.99

Questions

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

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