# Blackout vs Timix

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackout at none against Timix's 3. Blackout also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Timix's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Blackout asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackout ships an update weekly, Timix every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackout | Timix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timix-a-modern-timer/id6774768385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Angel Patricio Susanna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881548890) | [AI Garden Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845207591) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-focus-and-challenges/id6759906628)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timix-a-modern-timer/id6774768385)

This app helps you manage daily routines and multiple tasks with customizable timers across all Apple devices. It integrates with Siri, Shortcuts, and HealthKit for seamless automation and data syncing. Personalize your timers with images, GIFs, and custom sounds.

**Highlights:** Cross-Apple platform support (iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac), Unlimited parallel and chained timers, 15 customizable triggers (audio, speech, HomeKit, etc.), Siri and Shortcuts integration, HealthKit integration, Customizable timer images and GIFs, TimixAI for text-to-timer creation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackout free?

Blackout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timix free?

Timix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Blackout or Timix have ads?

Neither Blackout nor Timix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackout or Timix?

Blackout ships an update weekly, and Timix every 10 days. Most recently, Blackout was updated on October 25, 2026 and Timix on October 24, 2026.

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