Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Glow Timer

Features
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Time flows beautifully, silently. Glow Timer is a visual focus timer for quiet places: libraries, cafes, classrooms, night desks, and any moment where a loud alarm would break the mood. Instead of sound, the screen uses soft light, waves, and edge glow to help you notice when time is up. It keeps the practical clarity of a countdown, but gives each session a calmer visual rhythm. Key Features - Silent Glow Notifications: the screen pulses with light when time is up - Pomodoro-Style Flow: move from focus to break with a clearer pause between phases - Double-Tap Pause: pause or resume without opening menus - Fluid Light & Waves: layered wave animations follow the remaining time - Intuitive Gestures: swipe horizontally to adjust time, swipe vertically to switch presets - Distraction-Free Design: the interface fades away so your desk stays quiet - Gentle Focus Log: see today's focused time without turning productivity into pressure - Emotional Skins: choose colors for study, work, reading, rest, and late-night focus Premium Features - Unlock all premium visual skins with a one-time purchase - No subscriptions - No ads - No tracking Perfect For - Pomodoro focus sessions - Studying in libraries or quiet rooms - Desk work and deep work blocks - Reading and journaling - Meditation or breathing breaks - A silent visual timer you can keep beside you Glow Timer is not here to shout at you. It is a small luminous space for focus, rest, and returning to your own pace.

About

Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)

Features
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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. 【3 Selectable Notification Modes】 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. 【Perfect for these situations】 - 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!

Screenshots

Glow Timer4 screens
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Glow Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Glow Timer versus Timer (Alarm Light Vibration): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlow TimerTimer (Alarm Light Vibration)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuma Takahashifurukawa takashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glow Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Mode$3.99
None

Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glow Timer free?
Glow Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) free?
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Glow Timer or Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) have ads?
Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) shows ads; Glow Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Glow Timer or Timer (Alarm Light Vibration)?
Glow Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) every 2 months. Most recently, Glow Timer was updated on September 13, 2026 and Timer (Alarm Light Vibration) on September 20, 2026.

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