Comparison

Runny vs TimeWhisperer

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

Head to head
About

Runny

Capture your thoughts instantly with this chat-style note-taking app. Add rich text, links, audio, and images with a single tap. Notes sync via iCloud and are easily managed with swipe gestures.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note interface
  • Rich text notes
  • Clickable links
  • Audio recording
  • Image capture
  • iCloud sync
  • Swipe gestures for management
Features
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Runny is a quick and seamless chat style note taking app, that will help you capture your ideas before they disappear. With a single tap, you will be able to take rich text notes with clickable links, record audio, and capture images. Notes can be shared or deleted with a single swipe gesture, so you could focus on your best thoughts and keep them organized and useful. Your notes will automatically sync to your iCloud account, so that you will be able to access them on your other iCloud enabled devices, or restore your data at any time. Simple, minimalistic design with liquid glass UI elements allows your content to shine. No ads. One time purchase. Gain unlimited access with no hidden fees or subscriptions.

About

TimeWhisperer

This hands-free timer app uses voice and haptic cues to guide you through timed activities without needing to check your phone. Create custom routines with multiple phases, sync them to your watch, and receive notifications for every change.

Highlights
  • Voice and haptic cues
  • Customizable routines
  • Apple Watch sync
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Control Center shortcuts
  • Always On display support
Features
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TimeWhisperer – Stay on track. Hands-free. TimeWhisperer keeps you on schedule with gentle voice announcements and haptic cues. No more checking your phone—whether you’re in the shower, in the kitchen, or mid-workout. Start faster from Home Screen Add TimeWhisperer widgets to jump into your last timer, last routine, or time announcement. Larger widgets show more of your saved choices—including announcement interval and routine steps. Use Control Center or long-press the app icon for the same quick starts. Keep the app open while you listen; voice needs TimeWhisperer in the foreground. Routines, synced to your wrist Build multi-phase sequences for stretches, workouts, or any timed routine. Each phase has its own duration, with optional rest between poses. Create routines on your iPhone—they sync to your Apple Watch—then run them from your wrist and follow along without looking. Voice and haptics when to switch On iPhone and Apple Watch, get voice cues, haptic feedback, or both at every pose and phase change. Start a routine and follow along by sound and feel alone. Ideal when you can’t glance at the screen—exercising, stretching, or moving around. On Apple Watch, choose your feedback style and adjust speech and haptics in dedicated Watch settings. Away from your phone, start the routine on Watch. Key Features • Home Screen widgets – Start last timer, last routine, or time announcement; larger sizes list more saved choices • Control Center & app icon shortcuts – The same quick starts from Control Center or a long-press on the icon • Routines – Custom multi-phase sequences with per-phase timers and optional rest between poses • Apple Watch – Full app with synced routines; voice, haptics, or both on your wrist • Always On display – Timer stays accurate when your wrist is down or the screen is dimmed • Haptics – Tactile cues for pose and phase changes, with adjustable strength on Watch • Voice announcements – On iPhone and Apple Watch; interval timers every 5–300 seconds on iPhone • Two timer modes – Custom durations or continuous time updates • Pre-loaded templates – Quick start for common activities • Custom durations & routines – Build and save your own • Voice options – Multiple voices, speed, and volume on iPhone; speech rate and volume on Watch • Background music – Timers continue while music plays • Session history – Track your usage over time • How Whisper Works – In-app guide for iPhone vs Watch, and keeping the app in the foreground for voice • Remove Ads – Optional one-time purchase to remove banner and interstitial ads • Simple interface – Progress indicators and clear controls Built for daily use TimeWhisperer fits into real routines: showers, cooking, meditation, stretches, workouts, and more. Start a timer or routine and let it guide you. No stress, no constant checking.

Screenshots

Runny4 screens
TimeWhisperer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runny at 5.0 against TimeWhisperer's 4.0. Runny also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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. TimeWhisperer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Runny asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Runny versus TimeWhisperer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunnyTimeWhisperer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlina VetrovVerilune

Customer experience

Runny

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeWhisperer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runny

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeWhisperer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Runny free?
Runny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeWhisperer free?
TimeWhisperer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runny or TimeWhisperer?
Runny is rated higher. Runny averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TimeWhisperer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Runny or TimeWhisperer have ads?
TimeWhisperer shows ads; Runny does not.

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