Comparison

ShortcutTimer vs ClassicTimer

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

Head to head

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About

ShortcutTimer

Features

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Shortcut Timer is a simple timer app that can easily be used for timing anything that requires a countdown. It has been built for using with Shortcuts, and includes many shortcut actions to control all the available functions.

About

ClassicTimer

Features

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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Remove all ads • Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) • Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

Screenshots

ShortcutTimer4 screens

ClassicTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShortcutTimer at none against ClassicTimer's 1. ShortcutTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShortcutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, ClassicTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ShortcutTimer versus ClassicTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ShortcutTimer	ClassicTimer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.6 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	8 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Robert Smith	10HALF LLC

In-app purchases

None

ShortcutTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1

ClassicTimer Pro$1.99

Questions

Is ShortcutTimer free?

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

Is ClassicTimer free?

ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do ShortcutTimer or ClassicTimer have ads?

ClassicTimer shows ads; ShortcutTimer does not.

Which is updated more often, ShortcutTimer or ClassicTimer?

ShortcutTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ClassicTimer fortnightly. Most recently, ShortcutTimer was updated on September 22, 2026 and ClassicTimer on September 9, 2026.