Comparison

Helf Timer vs Shaka Timer

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

Head to head

Train, Time, Repeat

About

Helf Timer

Features

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Helf Timer makes it simple to time any workout. Use the manual timer or stopwatch for daily routines, or pick from pre-set timers designed for boxing, CrossFit, MMA, strength training, team sports, and more. Easily customize round duration, rest intervals, and the number of rounds—no guesswork required. Track laps with the stopwatch, adjust settings in seconds, and stay focused with clear sound and vibration alerts. Whether you’re training hard or just need a simple countdown, Helf Timer keeps you on track with a clean, intuitive interface.

About

Shaka Timer

Features

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SHAKA Timer es un cronómetro con cuenta regresiva para deportes de contacto o alta intensidad, está pensado para controlar los asaltos en deportes como Bjj, Boxeo, MMA, Grappling... Si eres un apasionado de los deportes de lucha y necesitas un Timer para controlar el tiempo de la sesión además de poder guardar los registros está es tu aplicación

Screenshots

Helf Timer4 screens

Shaka Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helf Timer at every 2 weeks against Shaka Timer's every 6 weeks. Shaka Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helf Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Shaka Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Helf Timer versus Shaka Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Helf Timer	Shaka Timer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	31 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Helf Inc	Jose Francisco Montero Plata

In-app purchases

None

Helf Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Shaka Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helf Timer free?

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

Is Shaka Timer free?

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

Do Helf Timer or Shaka Timer have ads?

Neither Helf Timer nor Shaka Timer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Helf Timer or Shaka Timer?

Helf Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shaka Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helf Timer was updated on September 14, 2026 and Shaka Timer on May 17, 2026.

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