Comparison

Kvart vs TintTimer

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

Head to head
About

Kvart

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A visual timer that respects your flow. No forced Pomodoro breaks. No mandatory task lists. No productivity guilt trips. Just a beautiful, reliable countdown timer that helps you get things done. SEE TIME PASS Large visual countdown with a satisfying progress ring. Glance from across the room while cleaning, cooking, or working. Always know exactly how much time remains - even if the phone is on the counter. YOUR TIMER, YOUR RULES Work in 15-minute bursts, clean for 7 minutes or do a longer session. Skip breaks when you're in flow, or take them when you need. You're in control. ACTUALLY WORKS Keeps screen awake so you can see your timer while working. Sends reliable notifications even when backgrounded. No mysterious timer failures or silent completions. ZERO FRICTION One tap to start timing. No account required. No setup checklists. No forced tutorials. Just open the app and start. CUSTOMIZABLE ALERTS Choose from gentle chimes to attention-grabbing bells. Enable vibration for silent spaces. Or go completely silent if you prefer pure visual feedback. PERFECT FOR: Cleaning bursts (10-15 minutes to stay motivated) Focus sessions (custom durations that match your energy) Cooking and meal prep (visible timer from across kitchen) Exercise intervals (HIIT, stretching, workout sets) ADHD time management (visual feedback reduces time blindness) Quick tasks (5-minute sprints to overcome procrastination) OPEN SOURCE & PRIVACY-FIRST No ads, ever No tracking or analytics Works 100% offline All data stays on your device Open source code available on GitHub FEATURES: - Large visual countdown display - Customizable timer durations - Quick preset buttons - Screen stays awake during timer - Landscape orientation support - Background operation with notifications - Multiple sound options - Vibration alerts - Dark mode - Premium themes - Clean, minimal interface NO FEATURE BLOAT App deliberately does't include task management, productivity tracking, social features, or forced methodology. Kvart does one thing exceptionally well: countdown time visually. FREE FOREVER WITH OPTIONAL PREMIUM All timer functionality is completely free forever. One-time in-app purchases only unlock visual customization. Description has been AI generated and human-reviewed.

About

TintTimer

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TintTimer is a simple fitness interval timer designed for training situations where seconds don’t matter β€” visibility does. Instead of forcing you to constantly watch numbers, TintTimer uses clear color changes to show the progress of an interval. You can recognize how much time is left from a distance or out of the corner of your eye, while exact seconds remain visible when you need them. This makes TintTimer ideal for warm-ups, mobility routines, stretching, cooldowns, and relaxed interval training. Why TintTimer? Most timers are built for precision and constant attention. TintTimer is built for movement. β€’ See interval progress through color changes β€’ Read the timer from a distance β€’ No stress, no constant checking β€’ Designed for fitness, not productivity tracking How it works Choose an interval and start the timer. As time passes, the screen changes color to indicate the current phase of the interval. Numbers count down in the background, while color gives you an immediate visual cue. TintTimer uses three clear color phases to help you intuitively understand where you are in an interval β€” without distractions. Perfect for β€’ Warm-ups before strength training β€’ Mobility and activation exercises β€’ Stretching and cooldown routines β€’ Circuit and station training β€’ Home workouts and group sessions Simple by design TintTimer intentionally avoids unnecessary features: β€’ No accounts β€’ No statistics β€’ No notifications β€’ No distractions Just start the timer and train. Interval options The free version includes commonly used fitness intervals: 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 45s and 60s Built for clarity TintTimer focuses on: β€’ Large, readable visuals β€’ Clear color transitions β€’ Reliable timing β€’ Minimal setup Whether your phone is on the floor, a bench, or a wall mount β€” you’ll always know where you are in your interval.

Screenshots

Kvart4 screens
TintTimer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TintTimer at none against Kvart's 2. Kvart's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Kvart sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TintTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Kvart versus TintTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKvartTintTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperValeriia Viana GusmaoRobert Weinmann

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kvart

One-time2
  • Vintage Amber Theme$0.49
  • Blaze Theme$0.49
None

TintTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kvart free?
Kvart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TintTimer free?
TintTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kvart or TintTimer have ads?
Neither Kvart nor TintTimer shows ads.

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