Comparison

Timer vs Lane

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

Head to head
About

Timer

Features
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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

About

Lane

Features
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A project manager for people juggling many things at once. Web, app, design, planning β€” client work and personal side projects β€” all on one calendar. - Every project on one calendar β€” projects as colored bars, their schedules stacked below. Tap a day to see what's in progress, what you finished, and your work notes in a popup. - Four period types β€” start~due ranges, start-only, due-only, and always-on projects, with a due-date D-day on every card. - Project > Schedule > To-do β€” group to-dos under schedules or keep them free, with a two-level tree and drag-to-reorder. - Work journal β€” capture the day's mood and notes to track momentum. - Fully local with backup/restore β€” data stays on your device; back up and restore everything as a single JSON file.

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Lane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lane at none against Timer's 3. Lane 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. Lane asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Timer versus Lane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerLane
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS1613.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVignesh Viswanathansosone

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
None

Lane

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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