Timers vs Custom Visual Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timers
This utility app allows you to run multiple timers concurrently, with options for preset durations and organizing them by category. It provides sound and vibration alerts, displays end times, and supports adding time while a timer is active. Dark mode is also available for enhanced usability.
- Run multiple timers simultaneously
- Preset timers for quick start
- Organize timers with categories
- Display timer end time
- Add time to running timers
- Sound and vibration notifications
- Dark mode support
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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 5 months). Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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 5 months, Custom Visual Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timers | Custom Visual Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — 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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