Segmented Timer vs Recorder by Xi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Segmented Timer
This app provides precise time management for workouts and timed activities. Create custom sequences with unlimited segments, choose from multiple themes, and receive sound or vibration alerts. Save preset workouts for easy reuse and enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface.
- Customizable segments
- Multiple themes
- Sound & vibration alerts
- Preset workouts
- Easy-to-use interface
- Background audio support
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Segmented Timer is a powerful interval training timer designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who needs precise time management for workouts, training sessions, and timed activities. Key Features: • Customizable Segments – Create personalized timer sequences with unlimited segments • Multiple Themes – Choose from various visual themes to match your preference • Sound & Vibration Alerts – Get notified when segments change with customizable audio and haptic feedback • Preset Workouts – Save and reuse your favorite timer configurations • Easy-to-Use Interface – Intuitive controls make setting up timers quick and simple • Background Audio Support – Listen to music while your timer runs • No Subscriptions – One-time purchase with full access to all features Perfect for: - HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workouts - CrossFit training sessions - Running intervals and sprint training - Boxing and combat sports training - Yoga and meditation sessions - Cooking and meal prep timing - Study and productivity sessions - Any activity requiring precise interval timing Segmented Timer gives you complete control over your training with a clean, distraction-free design that keeps you focused on what matters most – your performance.
Recorder by Xi
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Step back in time with Recorder by Xi – a vintage cassette recorder on your phone! Enjoy retro tape aesthetics while capturing high-quality audio. Perfect for notes, ideas, meetings, or just nostalgic fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Segmented Timer at Free against Recorder by Xi's $0.99. Segmented Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Segmented Timer is free to download; Recorder by Xi costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Segmented Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Recorder by Xi every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Segmented Timer | Recorder by Xi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JASON MARSHALL JONES | 鉴 郗 |
In-app purchases
Segmented Timer
No in-app purchases
Recorder by Xi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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