Comparison

Visual Timer vs Custom Visual Timer

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

Head to head
About

Visual Timer

Features
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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/

About

Custom Visual Timer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Visual Timer4 screens
Custom Visual Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Visual Timer versus Custom Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual TimerCustom Visual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTiger NgTramcat LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Custom Visual Timer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custom Visual Timer free?
Custom Visual Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Timer or Custom Visual Timer have ads?
Neither Visual Timer nor Custom Visual Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Timer or Custom Visual Timer?
Visual Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Custom Visual Timer monthly. Most recently, Visual Timer was updated on September 16, 2026 and Custom Visual Timer on September 14, 2026.

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