Comparison

ElapsedTimes vs SnapNote

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

Head to head
About

ElapsedTimes

Features
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Features ======= * Create multiple timers (up to 4 in the free version. Unlimited with the purchase of the paid version) * A detailed screen where you can get an overview of the timer at a glance * Reorder timers and organize them in groups * Multiple notifications can be set for each timer (up to one per timer in the free version. Up to 12 when purchasing the paid version) * Record notes * Tracking history (up to 999 past measurements can be saved, exportable as CSV) * Compatible with dark mode

About

SnapNote

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SnapNote is the note-taking app for the moment inspiration strikes. Open the app, and you're already typing. No taps to dig through, no menus in the way β€” it launches instantly, so your thought never outruns your notepad. Use it as a quick memo pad, a shopping list, a lyrics notebook, or a one-line diary for the small ideas you'd otherwise forget. Core features are free to use. Want more? SnapNotePro adds search and bulk copy/delete across multiple notes β€” a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Pay once, keep it forever. Open it. Write it. Keep it. SnapNote β€” because good ideas don't wait.

Screenshots

ElapsedTimes3 screens
SnapNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnapNote at every 2 days against ElapsedTimes's every 5 weeks. SnapNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ElapsedTimes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SnapNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElapsedTimes ships an update every 5 weeks, SnapNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ElapsedTimes versus SnapNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElapsedTimesSnapNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoeda-shaHibiki Yoshida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ElapsedTimes

One-time1
  • ElapsedTimes Plus$4.99
1 purchases

SnapNote

One-time1
  • SnapNotePro$2.99

Questions

Is ElapsedTimes free?
ElapsedTimes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapNote free?
SnapNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ElapsedTimes or SnapNote have ads?
Neither ElapsedTimes nor SnapNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ElapsedTimes or SnapNote?
ElapsedTimes ships an update every 5 weeks, and SnapNote every 2 days. Most recently, ElapsedTimes was updated on October 15, 2026 and SnapNote on October 8, 2026.

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