# BallCal vs TimerTiles

The clearest difference is price: BallCal at Free against TimerTiles's $1.99. BallCal also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). TimerTiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

BallCal is free to download; TimerTiles costs $1.99 up front. BallCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and TimerTiles sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BallCal ships an update every 4 days, TimerTiles every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BallCal | TimerTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.5** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linath-Japan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867653605) | [souma kaneko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896695718) |

## What reviewers say

### BallCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ballcal-balloon-calculator/id6757571370)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BallCal Monthly Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| +1 Balloon Slot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Keypad Arrange | $1.99 | one-time |


### TimerTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timertiles-widget-timer/id6782746504)

Start timers instantly from your Home or Lock Screen widgets with a single tap. Ideal for cooking, studying, or workouts, this app offers customizable colored presets and live activity updates. It ensures timers ring even in Silent mode, prioritizing user privacy with no data collection or ads.

**Highlights:** One-tap widget timer start, Customizable colored presets, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, Rings in Silent/Focus modes, Privacy-focused, no data collection, Multiple timer use cases

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Unlimited widgets) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro + Support | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BallCal free?

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

### Is TimerTiles free?

TimerTiles costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do BallCal or TimerTiles have ads?

BallCal shows ads; TimerTiles does not.

### Which is updated more often, BallCal or TimerTiles?

BallCal ships an update every 4 days, and TimerTiles every 6 days. Most recently, BallCal was updated on October 15, 2026 and TimerTiles on October 28, 2026.

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