Comparison

Just Timer vs Petal

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

Head to head
About

Just Timer

Features
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Everyday routines, work, study, and exercise. By being mindful of time in every situation, productivity can change dramatically. Just Timer is a simple and elegant timer app designed with speed and ease of use as the top priorities. Only the essential features are included, making it intuitive and effortless for anyone to use. You can manage multiple timers at the same time, which is perfect for cooking with parallel tasks or using the Pomodoro Technique to switch between work and breaks. Timers start instantly with a single tap, and you can adjust the time flexibly even while a timer is running. A stopwatch mode is also included for measuring elapsed time when needed. Just Timer runs reliably in the background and notifies you when a timer finishes. Without unnecessary decoration or complicated settings, Just Timer helps you focus on what matters right now. Main Features Manage multiple timers simultaneously Start timers with a single tap Adjust time during countdown with +1 minute / +5 minutes Timer and stopwatch modes Pin frequently used timers to the top Edit or delete timers with swipe gestures Quickly find timers using filters Background operation with notifications Recommended For Anyone looking for a simple and responsive timer Those who want to stay focused using the Pomodoro Technique Users who need to manage multiple timers while cooking or working People tracking workout or exercise intervals Anyone who prefers a clean app without unnecessary features

About

Petal

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When everything feels important, the mind freezes โ€” and nothing gets done. Petal is not another to-do list. Lists show you everything at once; that's exactly what overwhelms you. Petal holds it all for you, and hands you one task at a time โ€” the one that actually fits this moment. HOW IT WORKS PLANT YOUR GARDEN Create a bed for each part of your life โ€” faith, health, work, family, learning. Give the important ones more weight, so Petal knows what matters to you. ADD SMALL PETALS Fill each bed with tasks small enough to finish in one sitting. Tag them with the moments they fit and how long they take. CHECK IN Tell Petal what you're doing โ€” commuting, at your desk, at home โ€” and how much time you have. Petal suggests the petals that fit. Ten minutes in a waiting room? There's a petal for that. BLOOM, ONE AT A TIME Start a petal and focus on just that. Finished? Lovely โ€” enjoy the petal rain. Couldn't finish? Tell Petal why. It listens, learns, and suggests smarter next time. NOTHING GETS FORGOTTEN Petal quietly rotates through all your beds, so quiet-but-important areas โ€” like your spiritual goals or your health โ€” never get drowned out by loud, urgent ones. MORE TO LOVE 1. Daily and weekly habits that regrow after they bloom 2. A gentle nudge (you choose how often) asking what you're doing, so the next task finds you 3. Home Screen widget with your next petal always at hand 4. The Bloom tab: streaks, weekly progress, and balance across your life 5. Honest insights from your own feedback โ€” see why tasks don't get finished 6. Sign in with Apple, private cloud sync, and one-tap account deletion 7. No ads. No tracking. Your garden is yours. Petal was built for minds that carry too much โ€” students, parents, freelancers juggling clients and dreams, anyone whose to-do list has become a source of guilt instead of help. Stop staring at the list. Let the right task find you. One petal at a time.

Screenshots

Just Timer4 screens
Petal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Petal at none against Just Timer's shown. Just Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Just Timer versus Petal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimerPetal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYNETAli Murad

In-app purchases

None

Just Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Petal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Timer free?
Just Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petal free?
Petal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Timer or Petal have ads?
Just Timer shows ads; Petal does not.

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