Unrambler vs Fake Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Unrambler
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Unrambler allows you to display a timer on one device and control it with another. It's perfect for scheduled events and meetings, allowing speakers to be aware of their time without distracting the audience. Customizable timer presets allow countdown timers that don't need to be reconfigured between parts, and that visually notify speakers when they're going over-time. A high focus on flexibility and compatibility makes Unrambler useful in a variety of contexts and setups. Features: - Control a timer from one device, and display it on any number of other devices. - Easy and straightforward setup and pairing. No complicated account management, just enter a simple controller ID. - Customizable timer schedules, so that controlling the timer during the event is as simple as possible. - When a timer is running low, or has gone over, the display will change colors in a way that is designed to catch the speaker's attention. - Unrambler works on a variety of devices, so you can use it however works best with your set up. Unrambler runs on the web, PCs, phones, and tablets, and any device can be used as either a controller or a display.
Fake Timer
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Time at your pace. Create a countdown that runs at normal speed, faster, or slowerβand see how your chosen duration translates into real time. MAKE EVERY TIMER YOURS Choose a duration, add a name, and pick a color and alert sound. Use normal speed for an everyday countdown, or adjust the pace for a playful twist. For example, a 6-minute timer at 0.5x lasts 12 real minutes. START AGAIN IN A TAP Restart timers from Recents and access your timers from Home Screen widgets. Your last duration selection is remembered, so setting up the next timer takes less effort. KEEP TIME IN SIGHT Follow your timer with Live Activities on the Lock Screen and supported Dynamic Island devices. Normal-speed timers show a live countdown; adjusted-speed timers use a progress display. Speed up. Slow down. Stay in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unrambler at none against Fake Timer's 1. Unrambler also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fake Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unrambler asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Unrambler | Fake Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keaton McClure | dm3 labs |
In-app purchases
Unrambler
No in-app purchases
Fake Timer
- Pro$2.99









