Comparison

Visual Timer vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

Visual Timer

Features
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See time. Stay focused. Visual Timer is the simple, beautiful way to see time passing. Whether you're studying, working, or managing ADHD, watching time disappear keeps you focused and on track. No complicated features. Just set your time and go. VISUAL COUNTDOWN Watch time melt away with a clear, satisfying visual display. Unlike digital timers that just show numbers, Visual Timer lets you feel how much time remains at a glance. Perfect for anyone who struggles with time blindness. POMODORO & TOMATO TIMER Work in focused sprints using the popular Pomodoro Technique. Set 25-minute focus sessions followed by short breaks. The visual countdown helps you stay in the zone without constantly checking the clock. STUDY TIME MADE SIMPLE Ideal for homework, exam prep, and deep work sessions. Set your study time, watch the timer, and stay focused until it's done. No distractions, no complexity. PRESETS FOR QUICK START Save your favorite timer lengths for one-tap access. Sprint timer for work blocks, short breaks, or custom durations. All ready when you are. GENTLE ALERTS Soft sounds and optional vibration let you know when time's up without jarring interruptions. Stay in flow, finish your thought, then take your break. CLEAN & MINIMAL No ads interrupting your focus. No cluttered interface. Just a beautiful timer that does exactly what you need. WHO IS VISUAL TIMER FOR? β€’ Students who need to focus during study sessions β€’ Remote workers doing focused work sprints β€’ Adults with ADHD who struggle with time awareness β€’ Anyone using the Pomodoro Technique β€’ People who want to see time, not just track it Stop losing track of time. Download Visual Timer and finally see where your focus goes. ----- Visual Timer is free to download and use. There are no ads. Privacy Policy: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/privacy.html Terms: https://gradoid.com/visual-timer/terms.html

About

Timer

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Timelo is a motion-driven timer app that lets you control time by simply rotating your iPhone. Inspired by physical timer devices, Timelo replaces buttons and sliders with natural movement. Using your device’s gyroscope, each direction of your phone controls a different timer β€” making time management faster, simpler, and more engaging. How it works Assign timers to Top, Bottom, Left, and Right Rotate your phone toward a direction to adjust its time Tap to start or pause Timelo supports sound, vibration, and silent alerts, so it fits seamlessly into any environment β€” whether you’re focusing, cooking, working out, or studying. Designed to stay out of your way, Timelo helps you stay present and in control β€” without distractions. Key Features β€’ Motion-based timer control using the gyroscope β€’ Four independent timers (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) β€’ Tap to start or pause β€’ Sound, vibration, and silent alert modes β€’ Clean, minimal interface β€’ Inspired by tactile, physical timer devices Ideal Use Cases β€’ Focus and productivity sessions β€’ Cooking and kitchen timing β€’ Workouts and interval training β€’ Study and Pomodoro routines β€’ Hands-on, distraction-free timing Privacy Policy: https://robzapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://robzapps.com/terms

Screenshots

Visual Timer4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against Timer's 3. Visual Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Visual Timer versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual TimerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGRADOID DOO NOVI SADVignesh Viswanathan

In-app purchases

None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annually$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Timer or Timer have ads?
Neither Visual Timer nor Timer shows ads.

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