Timer4 vs Wooden Fish
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/
Wooden Fish
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When your mind won't slow down, tap the wooden fish and let the noise go. Wooden Fish is a lightweight muyu app built for stress relief, focus, and a calmer daily ritual. Tap the wooden fish in the center for a crisp sound and gentle haptic feedback, or turn on white-noise tones to wind down before sleep. The interface stays quiet, restrained, and refined — every tap feels intentional. - Real wooden-fish sound, low latency, rapid taps that feel satisfying - 1/3/5-minute quick practice so you can start in seconds - Multiple fish styles, sounds, and rhythms; switch theme and language freely - Auto mode keeps a steady pace for focus, meditation, or chanting - White-noise / sleep tones to settle down at night - Session, today, and lifetime counts to see your consistency - Daily streaks and a 7-day trend that make the habit visible - Apple Watch and lock-screen widget support for tapping anywhere - Share to iMessage and practice together The core experience is free forever. When you want deeper practice, a one-time Pro purchase unlocks advanced daily goals (500 / 1,000) and custom targets from 10 to 99,999 — paid features serve power users only and never touch the free experience. Whether for a midday reset, falling asleep, or a daily moment of calm, Wooden Fish helps you slow down.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Wooden Fish at 17.0 against Timer4's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Wooden Fish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer4 ships an update every 3 weeks, Wooden Fish fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer4 | Wooden Fish |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Goateraction | 献慧 陈 |
In-app purchases
Timer4
- Lifetime Access$4.99
Wooden Fish
- Wooden Fish Pro$1.99







