Timers vs Custom Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timers
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A simple and easy-to-use timer app. [Key Features] - Run multiple timers simultaneously - Quick start with preset timers - Organize with categories - Display end time - Add time while running (+1/+5/+10 min) - Sound and vibration notifications - Dark mode support Perfect for cooking, workouts, studying, work, and more.
Custom Visual Timer
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Custom Visual Timer turns any countdown into a clear, personalized visual experience. It's great for routines, workouts, cooking, work sessions, and anything you want to time with a little more delight. Profiles: Save named timers for repeat use Themes: Preset palettes or your own colors Photo dial: Image reveals or fades as time elapses Custom alarms: Record your own sounds No ads: Free version stays ad-free. An optional Premium one-time purchase that hides upgrade reminders for a cleaner, uninterrupted experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Custom Visual Timer at none against Timers's shown. Custom Visual Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Timers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Custom Visual Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timers ships an update every 3 months, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timers | Custom Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kota tada | Tramcat LLC |
In-app purchases
Timers
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Custom Visual Timer
- Premium$4.99
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