Timer4 vs Lookahead+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer4
This app offers a unique timer experience by automatically adjusting countdown durations based on your device's orientation. Simply rotate your phone to switch between preset intervals with a physics-driven interface and immersive haptic feedback.
- Physics-based interface
- Instant duration switching via rotation
- Smart motion detection
- Immersive haptic feedback
- Customizable timer presets
- Intuitive orientation control
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Timer4 is an innovative timer app that automatically sets the countdown based on your device’s orientation. Using CoreMotion, it precisely detects angles and instantly switches presets with a physics-driven UI that reacts to gravity. - Upright → 5 minutes - Left → 10 minutes - Upside down → 30 minutes - Right → 1 hour Just rotate your device to switch durations instantly, without pressing any buttons. # Key Features - Physics-based interface Experience objects that bounce and collide naturally as they react to gravity. The interface stays level and smoothly rotates when the device changes orientation. - Instant duration switching Switch between commonly used timer intervals simply by rotating your device, no menus or settings required. - Smart motion detection Powered by advanced CoreMotion tracking for precise, responsive, and seamless orientation changes. - Immersive haptic feedback Feel realistic tactile responses when objects collide with boundaries. # Perfect For Pomodoro focus sessions Cooking and baking Workout intervals Meditation and stretching Study and break cycles Brewing tea Quick reminders All four orientations can be customized to fit your personal workflow. Easy — Set the time just by rotating Intuitive — Orientation determines the duration Beautiful — Smooth animations and realistic physics Flexible — Premium customization for power users Change the way you use timers. Experience Timer4 now. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Lookahead+
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Lookahead, Elevate Your Solving. Experience the most refined Rubik's Cube timer on iOS. Built with a stunning, customizable interface that adapts to your style, Lookahead offers precision timing, detailed statistics, and a silky-smooth user experience. Now also equipped with an Algorithms trainer, build on your algorithms and get your best times today. Whether you're a speedcuber or a casual solver, enjoy a distraction-free environment designed to help you focus on your next personal best. Features: Professional Scrambles · Advanced Statistics · Beautiful Themes · Haptic Feedback · Many more to come to your friendly neighborhood speedcubing app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lookahead+ at none against Timer4's 1. Lookahead+ also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Timer4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lookahead+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timer4 ships an update every 3 weeks, Lookahead+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer4 | Lookahead+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goateraction | Vedant Mistry |
In-app purchases
Timer4
- Lifetime Access$4.99
Lookahead+
No in-app purchases









