Comparison

Phonography vs ondot timer|No

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

Head to head
About

Phonography

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Listen more closely to the world around you. This app is a field recording app designed to help you easily capture everyday sounds and preserve the memory of each moment. Record the sounds of wind, birds, rain, rivers, distant traffic, or the atmosphere of a city street—along with the context that makes each recording meaningful. In addition to audio, you can save the date and time, location, title, notes, and photos together with each recording. By keeping all of this information in one place, you can look back later and remember not only what you heard, but also where you were, what you noticed, and how the moment felt. The app also lets you map your recordings using the location data automatically captured when you record. Sounds collected during a walk, on a trip, or throughout the changing seasons can be displayed on a map, allowing you to create your own personal sound map. In a world filled with constant stimulation and endlessly fast-moving content, we wanted to create a way to slow down and reconnect with the sounds of everyday life. Taking a moment to listen to the natural and environmental sounds around you can become a quiet, luxurious experience—one that brings calm, presence, and new discoveries into your daily routine. Use it to document the sounds you encounter on a walk, preserve the atmosphere of a memorable place, build a field recording archive for creative projects or research, or simply become more aware of the soundscape of your everyday life. There is no single way to use this app. It is a tool for recording sound, but also an invitation to pause, listen carefully, and discover something new in familiar places. Key features: Quick and easy audio recording Automatically saves date and time Records location information with each recording Add titles, notes, and photos to organize your memories View recordings on a map Create your own personal sound map Collecting sounds is a different way of seeing the world. We hope this app brings a sense of calm, quiet richness, and new discovery to your everyday life. 【Terms of Service】 https://phonography.me/terms/en 【Privacy Policy】 https://phonography.me/privacy/en

About

ondot timer|No

This app eliminates the need for time calculations by allowing you to set timers based on a desired end time or duration. It displays both the ringing time and remaining time at a glance, perfect for tasks and deadlines.

Highlights
  • Set timers by desired end time
  • Set timers by duration
  • See ringing time and time remaining
  • Save frequent timer presets
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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No math. Just enter the time you want it to ring. "I need to leave by 10:50... how many minutes is that?" "I have to get off at 14:51... how long do I have?" You don't need to calculate anymore. ondot timer starts from the time you want it to ring. See both "when it rings" and "time remaining" at a glance. ■ for people who ・Find "how many minutes?" math annoying ・Want to know when the timer rings, not just the countdown ・Don't want to clutter their alarm list ・Want to timebox small tasks by clock time ■ perfect for ・Napping on trains — enter arrival time directly ・"Back by 1:00 PM" lunch break timer ・"Leave the cafe by 3:00" deadline ・Keeping housework from dragging on ■ end time mode — set the exact time to ring "Ring at 14:51." That's it. ■ duration mode — start from minutes "20 minute timer" works too. Shows the exact time it will ring, so you always know when it ends. ■ presets Save your frequent settings. Add a title. One tap to start. ■ Apple Watch Check the countdown on your wrist. Works independently without iPhone. ■ Live Activity Real-time display on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Check the timer while using other apps. *Supported devices only Free. No ads. No account required.

Screenshots

Phonography4 screens
ondot timer|No4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ondot timer|No at every 3 days against Phonography's weekly. ondot timer|No also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phonography ships an update weekly, ondot timer|No every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Phonography versus ondot timer|No: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhonographyondot timer|No
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki SekineMomoka Shiramizu

In-app purchases

None

Phonography

No in-app purchases

None

ondot timer|No

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phonography free?
Phonography is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ondot timer|No free?
ondot timer|No is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phonography or ondot timer|No have ads?
Neither Phonography nor ondot timer|No shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phonography or ondot timer|No?
Phonography ships an update weekly, and ondot timer|No every 3 days. Most recently, Phonography was updated on October 31, 2026 and ondot timer|No on October 24, 2026.

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