Comparison

Timer4 vs TimePulse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Physics-based interface
  • Instant duration switching via rotation
  • Smart motion detection
  • Immersive haptic feedback
  • Customizable timer presets
  • Intuitive orientation control
Features
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Keep your four go-to timers just a turn away. Study and breaks, cooking and workouts: with Timer4, you don’t have to set the same times over and over. ◆ Turn to switch timers Each side of your iPhone holds a timer: 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour. Turn to the one you need and tap Start. In Rotate view, the cards move with gravity. If you’d rather not turn your phone, switch Timer View to List and pick from all four timers on one screen. ◆ Timer sets for every routine Save up to 10 sets for studying, cooking, workouts, and more. Each set holds four timers. Swipe left or right to jump to the set you need. ◆ All four at a glance on big screens On wider screens, such as iPad, all four timers appear on one screen. No turning needed. Just tap Start on the timer you want. ◆ Start right from your Home Screen Tap a timer in the widget to open the app and start the countdown. Each widget can show its own timer set. ◆ Check and control it from the Lock Screen See the time left on the Lock Screen, and pause, resume, or stop without opening the app. On iPhone models with the Dynamic Island, you can check and control the timer there too. ◆ Make every timer your own Name each timer, set its length, and change the screen and border colors. Show the numbers in the font you like. Only one timer runs at a time. Whether you’re settling in to focus or taking a quick break, keep the times you need ready in Timer4. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TimePulse

Track daily habits, moods, and streaks with a live clock interface. This app offers a calm and focused approach to building routines and understanding your day without overwhelming dashboards. It provides widgets, shortcuts, and data export for a comprehensive overview.

Highlights
  • Live clock home screen
  • Daily habits and streaks
  • Home, Lock, and StandBy widgets
  • Siri Shortcuts and Action Button check-in
  • Quick mood logging
  • Data export (JSON/CSV)
  • Pulse Insights (Pro)
Features
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TimePulse helps you see how time turns into routine. Built around a live clock, a daily habit system, and fast mood check-ins, TimePulse gives you a calmer way to stay aware of your day without turning life into a complicated dashboard. Free features: • Live clock home screen • Daily habits and streaks • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy widgets • Siri Shortcuts and Action Button check-in • Interactive widget check-in • Six-month Rhythm Map for every habit • Quick mood logging with short notes • Mood timeline and recent history • Export your data as JSON or CSV TimePulse Pro unlocks: • Unlimited habits • Pulse Insights • iCloud sync • Repair missed check-ins to protect streaks • A clearer long-term view of your rhythm TimePulse is designed to stay focused: fast logging, clear visual hierarchy, and a strong sense of momentum without clutter. Purchases and subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timepulse-app.newtree.tech/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

Timer44 screens
TimePulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timer4 at Free against TimePulse's $0.99. Timer4 also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). TimePulse's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Timer4 is free to download; TimePulse costs $0.99 up front. Timer4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimePulse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer4 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer4 has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Timer4's written reviews are positive against 33% of TimePulse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer4 ships an update every 3 weeks, TimePulse every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer4 versus TimePulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer4TimePulse
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.117.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB15 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGoateraction树伟 杨

Customer experience

Timer4

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

TimePulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer4

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
3 purchases

TimePulse

Subscriptions2
  • TimePulse Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • TimePulse Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimePulse Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Timer4 free?
Timer4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimePulse free?
TimePulse costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer4 or TimePulse?
Timer4 is rated higher. Timer4 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TimePulse averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timer4 or TimePulse have ads?
Neither Timer4 nor TimePulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer4 or TimePulse?
Timer4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and TimePulse every 10 days. Most recently, Timer4 was updated on November 6, 2026 and TimePulse on October 31, 2026.

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