# StarTimer vs TextExpander

The clearest difference is price: TextExpander at Free against StarTimer's $2.99. TextExpander also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1). StarTimer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

TextExpander is free to download; StarTimer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

StarTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TextExpander has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarTimer | TextExpander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textexpander/id6805960547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saptak Sen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824208901) | [TextExpander, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727362810) |

## What reviewers say

### StarTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startimer/id6748080075)

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

**Highlights:** Smart scheduling with reminders, Recurring schedules for routines, Live Activities for real-time progress, Dynamic Island integration, Customizable icons and color themes, Siri Shortcuts for voice control, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TextExpander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/textexpander/id6805960547)

Access your saved text snippets and expand them instantly across any app on your iPhone and iPad. This keyboard app offers features like autocorrect, emoji search, and swipe typing, making it easier to input frequently used phrases, addresses, or links.

**Highlights:** Instant text expansion via custom abbreviations, Customizable keyboard with swipe typing, Emoji search and suggestions, Autocorrect and long-press for accented characters, Snippet suggestions in the suggestion strip, Fill-ins for dynamic snippet content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarTimer free?

StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TextExpander free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarTimer or TextExpander?

StarTimer is rated higher. StarTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TextExpander averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do StarTimer or TextExpander have ads?

Neither StarTimer nor TextExpander shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*