Comparison

Timeru vs Done Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timeru

Features
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Timeru β€” Fun Focus Timer Make focus time fun! Timeru is a simple, colorful timer designeD, Whether it’s homework, reading time, chores, screen breaks, or playtime routines, Timeru helps understand time in an easy and engaging way. No complicated settings. No distractions. Just tap, start, and focus!

About

Done Timer

Features
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Struggling with morning routines or clean-up time? For young children, the abstract concept of "time" can be hard to grasp, often leading to frustration for both parents and kids. DoneTimer is a magical visual timer designed to change how children perceive time. Instead of the anxiety of "time running out," DoneTimer visualizes time as "growing towards success!" β—† Magical Visual Timer β—† Watch the story unfold as time passes! A rocket travels to Earth, or a seed blooms into a beautiful flower. We replaced boring countdowns with engaging, story-driven animations. Choose from 4 fun themes: Space, Ocean, Animal, and Car. β—† Mission Map & Rewards β—† Complete daily routines like "Brushing Teeth" or "Getting Dressed" to collect stamps on the Mission Map. Collect 7 stamps to trigger a full-screen confetti celebration and a "High five!" message. Set custom real-world rewards together to build executive function and positive habits. β—† Safe & Parent-Friendly Features β—† - 100% Ad-Free: No annoying pop-ups or accidental taps. Completely safe for kids to use independently. - Zero-second startup: No splash screens. Opens instantly when you need it most. - Quick & Easy Setup: Tap quick preset buttons or use the intuitive time picker to set any duration up to 60 minutes. - 100% Private & Safe: Everything is stored locally on your device. No data collection. You be the cheerleader, and let your child be the hero of their own routine. Download DoneTimer today and start growing more "I did it!" moments! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timeru2 screens
Done Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Done Timer at none against Timeru's shown. Timeru's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Timeru sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Done Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timeru ships an update weekly, Done Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Timeru versus Done Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeruDone Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn DykhengJUNICHI WATANABE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timeru

One-time1
  • Timeru Ad-Free$1.99
1 purchases

Done Timer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$1.99

Questions

Is Timeru free?
Timeru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Done Timer free?
Done Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timeru or Done Timer have ads?
Timeru shows ads; Done Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timeru or Done Timer?
Timeru ships an update weekly, and Done Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timeru was updated on September 30, 2026 and Done Timer on October 17, 2026.

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