OnTime vs Custom Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
OnTime
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The green / yellow / red speech timer that matches the official timing system used by Toastmasters clubs, debate teams, and speech contests. OnTime gives you ready-made presets for every speaking role. CLUB & CONTEST-READY TIMING โข Green / yellow / red signals (minimum, warning, maximum) โข Built-in presets: Ice Breaker, Table Topics, Evaluation, and more โข Color-blind mode with shape indicators โข Large, high-contrast display readable across the room MEETING MODE โข Queue every speaker for a full meeting โข Timer auto-configures for each role โข One tap to advance, with a Timer Report at the end TALK-TIME TRACKER โข Tap each person as they speak and watch a live speaking-balance bar โข Get a "Who Spoke How Much" summary to keep meetings fair Works fully offline. No account, no sign-up. OnTime is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Toastmasters International. "Toastmasters" is a registered trademark of Toastmasters International, referenced here descriptively. โ โ โ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://andyarevalo.com/privacy.html Support: https://andyarevalo.com/support.html
Custom Visual Timer
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OnTime at 17.0 against Custom Visual Timer's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. OnTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Custom Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnTime ships an update every 3 weeks, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnTime | Custom Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andy Arevalo | Tramcat LLC |
In-app purchases
OnTime
- Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- Yearly Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
Custom Visual Timer
- Premium$4.99
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