Comparison

Timer vs Tomato Dial

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

Head to head
About

Timer

This app uses your device's motion to control timers, offering a tactile and intuitive way to manage time. Assign different timers to device orientations for quick adjustments and seamless focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Motion-based timer control
  • Four independent timers
  • Tap to start/pause
  • Sound, vibration, and silent alerts
  • Minimal interface
  • Inspired by physical timers
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 — 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 — whether you’re focusing, cooking, working out, or studying. Designed to stay out of your way, Timelo helps you stay present and in control — without distractions. Key Features • Motion-based timer control using the gyroscope • Four independent timers (Top, Bottom, Left, Right) • Tap to start or pause • Sound, vibration, and silent alert modes • Clean, minimal interface • Inspired by tactile, physical timer devices Ideal Use Cases • Focus and productivity sessions • Cooking and kitchen timing • Workouts and interval training • Study and Pomodoro routines • Hands-on, distraction-free timing Privacy Policy: https://robzapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://robzapps.com/terms

About

Tomato Dial

Features
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Start focusing without setting up projects, tasks, or complicated routines. Turn the tomato dial, choose any duration from 1 to 60 minutes, and release to begin the countdown automatically. Tomato Dial brings the feel of a classic mechanical Pomodoro timer to iPhone and iPad. Its dimensional dial, continuous turning gesture, haptic feedback, and optional ticking sound make it easy to settle into study, work, or deep-focus sessions. Features: • Turn the tomato dial to choose 1–60 minutes • Automatic countdown after you release the dial • Clear dimensional minute markings • Haptic feedback at minute and five-minute intervals • Pause, resume, or reset whenever you need • Optional ticking and completion sounds • Seven visual tomato themes No account. No ads. Works offline. Your preferences stay on your device, and the app does not collect personal data.

Screenshots

Timer4 screens
Tomato Dial2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tomato Dial at none against Timer's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tomato Dial asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Timer versus Tomato Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerTomato Dial
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVignesh Viswanathan玉凤 崔

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

Tomato Dial

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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