Comparison

VertexTimer vs Habit Maker & Weekly Planner

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

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About

VertexTimer

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VertexTimer is a next-generation timer app you can rely on even when you can’t make a sound. In meetings, presentations, lectures, or at the library—you can manage time accurately while staying considerate of everyone around you. ■ A silent timer you can trust Timeboxing in meetings, keeping track during presentations, pacing lectures, focused study in a library. Even in places where you can’t use sound, VertexTimer notifies you with vibration. It can notify you in the background and even while your phone is locked. ■ Start instantly from your Home Screen Just tap a widget to start a timer without even opening the app. “30 minutes” before a meeting, “Pomodoro 25 minutes” when you begin studying, “HIIT 45 seconds” for workouts— your timers are right on the Home Screen, so you can act before you even have to think. Supports three widget sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. Choose the layout that fits your style (Medium/Large are available with the Plus plan). ■ Automate complex schedules with Routines With Routines, you can run multiple timers in sequence—perfect for workflows that have several steps. [Pomodoro Technique] Automatically chain “Focus 25 min → Break 5 min → Focus 25 min → Break 15 min” to stay in the zone. [HIIT Training] Run “Workout 45 sec → Rest 15 sec” automatically—great for gym sessions. [Step-by-step Cooking] Set timers per step like “Boil pasta 10 min → Make sauce 5 min → Plate 2 min.” [Bedtime Routine] Quietly manage “Reading 15 min → Stretching 10 min → Meditation 5 min” so you can unwind at your pace without waking anyone up. ■ Three timer modes [Tap (One-Tap) Mode] Start a preset timer with one tap—the simplest, easiest mode. [Key (Keypad) Mode] Set time fast with number keys. Type “25” and tap the “min” button to start a 25-minute timer. [Tilt Mode] Start a timer just by tilting your iPhone right, left, forward, or backward. Assign frequently used durations (5, 10, 25, 60 minutes, etc.) to each direction. ■ Preset & Routine management [Save Timers] Save frequently used timers and organize them by purpose [Routines] Run multiple timers in sequence. Set a name and duration for each step, then run them in order. ■ Check progress even on the Lock Screen Supports Dynamic Island and Live Activity. ■ Example use cases [Meetings & Presentations] For meetings with strict timeboxes or presentations with time limits. Start instantly from a widget, keep an eye on remaining time via Dynamic Island. Silent notifications help you manage time confidently without disturbing others. [Library & Study Rooms] Track study time without bothering anyone. Vibration-only alerts keep you focused, and Pomodoro routines boost efficiency. Run “25 min focus → 5 min break” automatically. [Bedroom & Bedtime Routines] Manage bedtime habits without waking your family. Automate reading, stretching, meditation, and more with routines. Stay on your own pace in a quiet environment. [Gym & Workouts] Great for HIIT or circuit training. A routine like “45 sec workout → 15 sec rest” is incredibly handy. Start instantly from a widget without breaking your flow. [Parenting & Childcare] For bedtime routines, feeding intervals, nap tracking, and more. Measure time without sound—no need to worry about waking your baby. ■ Pricing [Free Plan] • 1 Tilt preset • 1 Routine • Unlimited single timers • Small widget only • All timer modes available [Plus Plan] • Unlimited presets • Unlimited routines • All widget sizes (Small / Medium / Large) ■ Recommended for • Anyone who wants to manage meeting/presentation timeboxes • Anyone using the Pomodoro technique to improve focus • People who want a quiet bedtime routine timer in the bedroom • Anyone who needs workout intervals at the gym • Parents who want to manage time without waking their baby ■ Support For questions or requests, feel free to contact us at: https://kohakuwebdesign.net/apps/vertextimer#support Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Habit Maker & Weekly Planner

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"Always working and no time for family..." "If I prioritize family, I have no time for my hobbies..." "Struggling to balance roles as an employee, father, husband, friend, and individual..." For those juggling the complexities of modern life, this is a completely new "puzzle-style" weekly schedule and habit-building app! "Habit Maker" is a time management diary that lets you design your week (24/7) by filling in blocks, just like a puzzle. By visualizing and arranging what you "want to do" and what you "must do," you will discover unexpected gaps in your schedule or time you've been overusing. Balance your time for what truly matters and design your ideal routine. ◆ What you can do with Habit Maker ◆ 1. List Life's Priorities with "Tags" Start by listing what's important in your life as tags: "Work," "Family," "Personal Time," "Sleep," etc. Create the essential elements that make up your life. Hierarchical tags (parent/child) allow for detailed organization. 2. Create "Patterns" for Each Day Create multiple schedule patterns for the same day, such as "Monday with Overtime (Pattern A)" and "Monday Leaving on Time (Pattern B)." Flexibly adapt to irregular daily schedules. 3. Manage Multiple Calendars Create and switch between multiple calendars for different purposes, like "Normal Work Week," "Long Vacation," or "Ideal Week," with just one tap. 4. Time Distribution Analysis (Pro Version) Tally your weekly time usage by tag and analyze it with beautiful pie charts! Perfect for checking your work-life balance, such as "What percentage is family time in my current design?" or "Am I working too much?" 5. Intuitive Puzzle-Style UI Place your created tags on the calendar as blocks. Easily move or resize them with drag-and-drop. Design your ideal week by making the most of "gap time" as if you were solving a puzzle. ◆ Recommended for: ◆ • Those wanting to improve balance between work, parenting, and hobbies. • Those wanting to secure time for morning routines or self-investment. • Those struggling to maintain daily routines or habits. • Those who couldn't stick with existing calendar or timetable apps. • Those wanting to visually design their life's "portfolio." ◆ About Premium Features (Pro) ◆ While the free version is fully functional, upgrading to Pro unlocks: • "Analysis Charts" to visualize time distribution. • Completely Ad-Free experience. • Unlimited Calendars, Day Patterns, and Tags. • Beautiful "Gradient Color" settings for tags. The first step to reclaiming your life in a busy world. Why not design your best week ever with "Habit Maker"?

Screenshots

VertexTimer4 screens
Habit Maker & Weekly Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VertexTimer at none against Habit Maker & Weekly Planner's shown. Habit Maker & Weekly Planner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. VertexTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Habit Maker & Weekly Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
VertexTimer versus Habit Maker & Weekly Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertexTimerHabit Maker & Weekly Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroki SakaguchiHidetoshi Otake

In-app purchases

4 purchases

VertexTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Plus - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Alarm Pack$14.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

Habit Maker & Weekly Planner

One-time1
  • PRO$2.99

Questions

Is VertexTimer free?
VertexTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Habit Maker & Weekly Planner free?
Habit Maker & Weekly Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VertexTimer or Habit Maker & Weekly Planner have ads?
Habit Maker & Weekly Planner shows ads; VertexTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, VertexTimer or Habit Maker & Weekly Planner?
VertexTimer ships an update every 3 months, and Habit Maker & Weekly Planner every 3 months. Most recently, VertexTimer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Habit Maker & Weekly Planner on October 25, 2026.

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