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
Read full description

​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/

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
Read full description

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 ratings volume (5 vs 1). TimePulse's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 complicate that: 29% of Timer4's written reviews are positive against 33% of TimePulse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer4 ships an update every 3 weeks, TimePulse every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 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 reviews28.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — 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 reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

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$0.99

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 August 15, 2026 and TimePulse on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons