Comparison

Biolumos vs Quick Timeout

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

Head to head
About

Biolumos

Features
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Use the app to configure session presets, adjust output level, select pulse frequency, set timers, and manage local device connectivity over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The app is designed for quick setup, straightforward control, and reliable everyday operation with the connected hardware. Features: Configure reusable session presets Adjust output level and pulse frequency Set session duration and start sessions remotely Manage device connection over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi View device status such as battery and firmware version Update firmware over the air when available Biolumos focuses on local device control and session customization. Core app usage does not require a cloud account.

About

Quick Timeout

Features
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Keep your screen available when it would otherwise turn off too soon. Choose 10, 30, or 45 minutes, or set a custom duration from 1 minute to 8 hours. Quick Timeout shows a slim Picture in Picture status while the screen-awake session is active. Tuck PiP against either screen edge while using another app. β€’ Start with one tap β€’ Custom duration from 1 minute to 8 hours β€’ End automatically at the selected time β€’ Designed for iPhone and iPad Quick Timeout does not change the system Auto-Lock setting. Closing PiP or starting media in another app may end the session. Ads appear only on the main app screen.

Screenshots

Biolumos4 screens
Quick Timeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Biolumos at none against Quick Timeout's shown. Quick Timeout's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Biolumos ships an update every 2 months, Quick Timeout weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Biolumos versus Quick Timeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBiolumosQuick Timeout
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIlya BorisovHYUNSOO SHIN

In-app purchases

None

Biolumos

No in-app purchases

None

Quick Timeout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Biolumos free?
Biolumos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Timeout free?
Quick Timeout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Biolumos or Quick Timeout have ads?
Quick Timeout shows ads; Biolumos does not.
Which is updated more often, Biolumos or Quick Timeout?
Biolumos ships an update every 2 months, and Quick Timeout weekly. Most recently, Biolumos was updated on November 9, 2026 and Quick Timeout on October 31, 2026.

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