Quiet Time vs Chill Timer Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quiet Time
This app provides a unique countdown timer that automatically resets when it detects noise. It's designed to help children stay quiet during routines and adults maintain focus during meditation or work. Enjoy peaceful moments with a simple, distraction-free interface.
- Automatic noise-triggered reset
- Child-friendly interface
- Focus and meditation timer
- Distraction-free design
- Configurable countdown lengths
- Privacy-focused, no ads or tracking
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Quiet Time: Timer Countdown is the simple, calming timer designed for kids, parents, and anyone who needs a moment of silence. The timer resets automatically when it hears noise - helping kids stay quiet, helping adults stay focused, and making peaceful moments easier. Designed for Kids & Parents Keeping kids calm can be hard. Quiet Time makes it easier with a clean, child-friendly interface and a silent countdown that restarts if noise is detected. Parents use it for: • Quiet time routines • Gentle timeouts • Independent play • Calming down before bed Perfect for Adults, Too Need a reset? Use Quiet Time as: • A meditation timer • A focus timer • A mindfulness break • A distraction-free countdown • A quiet time challenge that restarts if you make noise Simple. Clean. No noise. Just time to breathe, reset, and refocus. Why Users Love Quiet Time • Timer restarts automatically when it hears noise • Distraction-free design • Fast, clean interface • Configurable countdown lengths • Works for kids and adults • Helps build independence, calm, and consistency Made for Peaceful Moments Quiet Time is built for real life—whether you’re parenting a toddler, trying to meditate for five minutes, or simply need a mindful break between tasks. The design stays out of your way so you can stay present. Safe for All Ages No accounts. No ads. No tracking. Just a simple tool to help everyone find a moment of calm. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StT9p1ItSFJCgUoxQHX43tWZqTFDjUJmzGyCbCkG3mQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Chill Timer Lite
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Chill Timer is a simple, elegant meditation timer with an adjustable-volume gong that doesn't scare the crap out of you at the end of a session. Set a duration, start the session, and let the app quietly keep time in a clean, minimalist dark interface. When you’re done, a gentle gong can mark the end, and you can choose to save the session to Apple Health as a Mindfulness entry. Features: - Choose a meditation duration from 1–180 minutes (1-hour max on watch) - Gentle end-of-session gong with **adjustable volume** - Timer can continue counting after the goal is reached - Optional Apple Health integration to write Mindfulness sessions - Screen stays awake during meditation - Minimalist dark UI
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chill Timer Lite at none against Quiet Time's 1. Chill Timer Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Quiet Time sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Chill Timer Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quiet Time ships an update every 5 weeks, Chill Timer Lite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quiet Time | Chill Timer Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephen Peck | Jacob Chase-Lubitz |
In-app purchases
Quiet Time
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
Chill Timer Lite
No in-app purchases
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