Comparison

Soundless Timer vs Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)

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

Head to head
About

Soundless Timer

Features
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Soundless Timer is a vibration only timer app that lets you keep track of time without making any sound. Use it when: •taking a quiet nap in a break room •in meetings or business talks •on trains or buses •in libraries or study rooms •putting a child to sleep •working in a quiet office It is perfect for situations where a loud alarm would bother other people, but you still want to manage time strictly. The app was originally created as a simple tool for comfortable power naps. Main features •Vibration only timer (no sound) •Intuitive swipe or scroll control for setting time •Clean and easy to read display of remaining time •Time can be set with one second precision •Frequently used times can be quickly recalled and reset •You can extend the remaining time even after the countdown has started •Supports many different languages Recommended use cases •When you want a solid nap in the break room but cannot let an alarm sound ring •When you want to quietly know when an online meeting should end •To avoid missing your stop on a train or bus •As a Pomodoro timer for study or deep work sessions •For managing intervals in workouts or stretching •For managing nap or bedtime for your child •When you simply want to try using the app in another language Why it is soundless Most timers and alarm apps notify you with sound that everyone around can hear. Soundless Timer is designed to use vibration only, so you can keep your phone in your pocket or on your lap and be the only one who notices when time is up. Simple by design •Menus and screen transitions are kept to a minimum so you can set a time and start the timer immediately. •Ads are placed so that they do not get in the way of operating the timer. Notes •If you want the timer to run in the background, make sure notifications are enabled for the app. •Vibration strength and patterns depend on your device settings. •Depending on settings such as Silent Mode or Do Not Disturb, vibration may not occur. Please check operation in advance before using the app in important situations.

About

Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)

Features
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"I don't want to make noise in a quiet place." "I want to make sure I notice the alert in my pocket." This simple and user-friendly timer solves those everyday frustrations by letting you choose how you want to be notified. 【3 Selectable Notification Modes】 Sound (Alarm): Notifies you with a standard alarm sound. Perfect for normal use. Light (Flash): The camera flash blinks to notify you visually. Great for the hearing impaired, or when you're wearing headphones or in a noisy environment. Vibration: The device vibrates to alert you. Ideal for quiet places like meetings or on the train where you don't want to disturb others. 【Perfect for these situations】 - Focusing on work or study - Reminders in public spaces - As a kitchen timer - When you want to use an alarm without bothering those around you A simple yet innovative timer that gives you full control over your alerts. Give it a try!

Screenshots

Soundless Timer4 screens
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Soundless Timer at every 8 days against Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)'s every 2 months. Soundless Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundless Timer ships an update every 8 days, Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Soundless Timer versus Timer (Alarm Light Vibration): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundless TimerTimer (Alarm Light Vibration)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEN HIOKIfurukawa takashi

In-app purchases

None

Soundless Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Soundless Timer free?
Soundless Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) free?
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Soundless Timer or Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) have ads?
Both Soundless Timer and Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundless Timer or Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)?
Soundless Timer ships an update every 8 days, and Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) every 2 months. Most recently, Soundless Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) on September 20, 2026.

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