Comparison

Timely vs Timely Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timely

Features
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Timely puts countdowns on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Apple Watch, and Mac, so the remaining time is always in sight even while your phone is locked.

 When you add a location to a countdown, Timely accounts for traffic, prep time and how early you want to arrive. When it’s time to go, start turn-by-turn navigation with a tap, even for multi-stop trips.

 Adding new countdowns is fast and easy. You can even pick an event right from your calendar.

 Timely can be automated through the Shortcuts app. Add countdowns automatically without opening the app, or even unlocking your phone.

 Every countdown gets an emoji. Private, on-device AI picks one based on your title, while still making it easy to choose your own.

 Built by one independent developer. There are no ads and no accounts. Timely Plus adds extended Shortcuts actions and server-assisted Live Activity starts and dismissals.

 Timely can be particularly useful for people with ADHD or time blindness, as well as anyone who finds abstract clock times difficult to hold in mind.

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About

Timely Timer

Features
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: β€’ Multi-step timer templates β€’ Quick timers and reusable routines β€’ Live Activities and Dynamic Island support β€’ Clear running, paused, and active session states β€’ Sign in with Apple for secure account access

Screenshots

Timely4 screens
Timely Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timely Timer at every 2 days against Timely's every 11 days. Timely Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Timely sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timely ships an update every 11 days, Timely Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Timely versus Timely Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimelyTimely Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROWAN STRANGTuan Nguyen

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Timely

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Timely Plus (Yearly)$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Add Countdown Extended$12.99
  • Refresh Timely$12.99
3 purchases

Timely Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Timely Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Timely free?
Timely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timely Timer free?
Timely Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timely or Timely Timer have ads?
Neither Timely nor Timely Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timely or Timely Timer?
Timely ships an update every 11 days, and Timely Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Timely was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timely Timer on September 25, 2026.

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