Comparison

Turn Timer vs OneLimit

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

Head to head
About

Turn Timer

Features
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Tired of "It's MY turn!" arguments? Turn Timer brings peace to playtime with a simple, visual countdown that kids actually understand. Whether it's sharing a favorite toy, taking turns on the swing, or rotating game controllers, Turn Timer makes fairness visible. Kids watch the color drain as their turn counts down, so there's no confusion about when it's time to switch. FEATURES: • Big, colorful visual countdown - easy for kids to see and understand • Sound alerts when time's up - no more "I didn't know!" • Add multiple players with their own colors • Drag to reorder the turn sequence • Quick presets: 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10 minutes • Custom duration for any length turn • Screen stays on during timer - no fumbling to check time • Works offline - no internet required PERFECT FOR: • Siblings sharing toys or devices • Playdate turn-taking • Classroom activities • Therapy and special needs support • Any situation where fair turns matter FREE TO START: • 2 players included free • 50 turns per month • Upgrade anytime for unlimited players and turns Turn Timer was built by a parent who got tired of being the turn-taking referee. Now the timer does the work, and everyone knows the rules are fair. Download now and bring a little more peace to your day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/groverrichardson/867c1a6f73ffd1d952c9602c777999a0

About

OneLimit

Manage screen time across all your family's devices with a single, unified budget. Set daily limits, track usage in real-time, and receive notifications. Offers features like bonus time, emergency locks, and activity logs for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Unified screen time budget across devices
  • Real-time usage tracking
  • Budget ring visualizer
  • Request and grant bonus time
  • Emergency device lock
  • Activity logs and schedules
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Your kid finishes their iPhone time, walks to the PS5, and starts a fresh clock. You set limits on three devices but manage none of them together. Sound familiar? OneLimit gives your family one daily screen time budget that counts down across every device - iPhone, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Windows PC. When time runs out on one, it runs out on all of them. No loopholes. HOW IT WORKS Set a daily budget for each child (say, 2 hours on weekdays, 3 on weekends). OneLimit tracks usage across all linked devices in near-real-time. On iOS your child sees a budget ring that fills up as they play and browse. When the budget is spent, every device locks. Simple. KEY FEATURES - Unified budget: One pool of time shared across iPhone, PS5, Switch, Xbox, and Windows. No more device-hopping. - Budget ring: A clear, color-coded gauge shows exactly how much time is left. Green, amber, red - your child always knows where they stand. - Streaks: Kids earn streaks for staying within their daily budget. Positive reinforcement, not just restriction. - Ask for more time: Your child can request extra minutes directly from their app. You approve or deny with one tap. - Emergency lock: Lock all devices instantly from the dashboard. One tap, no confirmation needed. Unlock when you are ready. - Bonus time: Grant +30 minutes with a single tap when plans change. - Activity log: See which devices were used, for how long, and when. No guesswork. - Schedules: Set weekday and weekend budgets, bedtime lockout windows, and per-device overrides. - Vacation mode: Relax the limits without deleting your settings. Toggle it on, toggle it off. - Bedtime countdown: Automatic lockout windows keep devices off at night. - Co-parenting ready: Designed for households where both parents need visibility. - Widget: Check each child's remaining budget from your iPhone home screen without opening the app. - Daily summary: A warm "good night" notification recaps the day. "Today was a 2h 14m day. Busiest: PS5." - Weekly email: A concise weekly report delivered to your inbox (optional). SUPPORTED PLATFORMS - iPhone / iPad - PlayStation 5 - Nintendo Switch - Xbox (Series X|S, One) - Windows PC PRIVACY FIRST OneLimit collects only what is necessary to track screen time budgets. We do not monitor content, read messages, track location, or store photos. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Turn Timer4 screens
OneLimit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Turn Timer at 15.1 against OneLimit's 17.6. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Turn Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OneLimit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Turn Timer versus OneLimit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurn TimerOneLimit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrover RichardsonRene Winkelmeyer

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Turn Timer

Subscriptions2
  • United States$2.991 Month
  • Basic$14.991 Year
2 purchases

OneLimit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Turn Timer free?
Turn Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneLimit free?
OneLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Turn Timer or OneLimit have ads?
Neither Turn Timer nor OneLimit shows ads.

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