# Just Timer vs Thread to Self

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Timer at none against Thread to Self's 1. Thread to Self's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thread to Self sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Just Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timer | Thread to Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811735131) | [You-R-Here LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883419373) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timer-fast/id6756530301)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Thread to Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thread-to-self/id6791155475)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thread to Self Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Timer free?

Just Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Thread to Self free?

Thread to Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Just Timer or Thread to Self have ads?

Just Timer shows ads; Thread to Self does not.

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