Visual Timer vs Custom Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Timer
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FocusWeaver — A visually driven focus & productivity timer. Turn focused minutes into satisfying visual progress using dynamic templates: • Emoji & Symbol Fill / Fade / Progressive grids • Photo Reveal, Fade, Glitch, Pixel Dissolve • Live Weather + static weather moods • Seasonal scenes (Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving) • Playful animations (Animal Race, Swimming Fishes, Melting Ice) • Dynamic backgrounds (Neon Grid, Gradient Waves, Space Stars, Color Rain) Core Highlights: • Set duration, position, and font size in one unified interface • Tap template visuals to adjust size (where supported) • App Lock — block distracting apps automatically when a timer starts • AlarmKit integration for end-of-session alerting • Photo support with on-device optimization + thumbnail generation • Live weather uses your location (optional) for real-time conditions • Adaptive visual progress instead of plain numbers Designed For: Students, makers, deep workers, habit builders, and anyone who stays motivated through visual completion cues. Start a session, watch creativity fill the screen, and finish with momentum. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Custom Visual Timer
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Custom Visual Timer turns any countdown into a clear, personalized visual experience. It's great for routines, workouts, cooking, work sessions, and anything you want to time with a little more delight. Profiles: Save named timers for repeat use Themes: Preset palettes or your own colors Photo dial: Image reveals or fades as time elapses Custom alarms: Record your own sounds No ads: Free version stays ad-free. An optional Premium one-time purchase that hides upgrade reminders for a cleaner, uninterrupted experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Custom Visual Timer at monthly against Visual Timer's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Visual Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Custom Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Visual Timer ships an update every 3 months, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Timer | Custom Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tiger Ng | Tramcat LLC |
In-app purchases
Visual Timer
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Custom Visual Timer
- Premium$4.99
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