Glow Timer vs Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Glow Timer
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Time you can see, for work, study, and the moments in between. Glow Timer turns a countdown into a changing field of light, color, and waves. Keep it beside your notes, your book, or your workspace to see how much time is left. SET YOUR OWN PACE Start with a 3-, 15-, 25-, or 50-minute preset. Swipe to adjust the duration, and double-tap to start, pause, or resume. FOCUS, THEN TAKE A BREAK Use focus mode to move between a work session and a short break. Adjust the work and break durations in Settings. FIND YOUR GLOW Choose a color theme to suit the moment, and change the app language from Settings. Some themes require an in-app purchase.
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)
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"I don't want to make noise in a quiet place." "I want to make sure I notice the alert in my pocket." This simple and user-friendly timer solves those everyday frustrations by letting you choose how you want to be notified. γ3 Selectable Notification Modesγ Sound (Alarm): Notifies you with a standard alarm sound. Perfect for normal use. Light (Flash): The camera flash blinks to notify you visually. Great for the hearing impaired, or when you're wearing headphones or in a noisy environment. Vibration: The device vibrates to alert you. Ideal for quiet places like meetings or on the train where you don't want to disturb others. γPerfect for these situationsγ - Focusing on work or study - Reminders in public spaces - As a kitchen timer - When you want to use an alarm without bothering those around you A simple yet innovative timer that gives you full control over your alerts. Give it a try!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) at none against Glow Timer's 1. Glow Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) asks for nothing beyond the download.
Glow Timer ships an update every 3 months, Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Glow Timer | Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuma Takahashi | furukawa takashi |
In-app purchases
Glow Timer
- Premium Mode$3.99
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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