Comparison

OverRun Timer vs ReadyTimer

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

Head to head
About

OverRun Timer

This app provides precise timing for fixed-duration tasks. It tracks remaining time, elapsed time, and specifically how much time has gone over the target. Features include two distinct timing modes, customizable cues, session history, and export options.

Highlights
  • Two timing modes (Countdown, End Time)
  • Detailed overrun tracking
  • Customizable cue system
  • Session history and notes
  • Export sessions as text or CSV
  • Lap markers and auto-save
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**OverRun Timer** is a precision timing app for anyone who must deliver on a fixed duration. Set a target, start your session, and track not only remaining time—but also exact **overrun**, the amount of time past your target. Use it in **Countdown** mode (set a duration) or **End Time** mode (set a specific meeting or recording end time). OverRun keeps running after zero so you always know, clearly and immediately, how far over time you are. OverRun is built to support real timing needs in everyday presentations and production workflows: - Keep talks and speeches within a target length - Run and monitor recording production segments that must fit a specific window - Stay on schedule during meetings, presentations, classes, debates, and similar timed sessions - Review timing patterns over time using saved session history ## Key Features - **Two timing modes** - **Countdown**: set a duration and run backward to zero - **End Time**: set a specific stop time and count down to that moment - **Overrun tracking that matters** - Separate displays for countdown, overrun, and total elapsed - Continue tracking after zero so every second over target is visible - **Cue system for better timing control** - Countdown cues with selectable cue packs, including **Fibonacci** - Overrun cues by every 15s, every 30s, every minute, or Fibonacci - Optional haptic alerts and sounds - **Flexible session support** - Add lap markers during a session - Save sessions manually or with auto-save rules - Set session thresholds and completion requirements for auto-save - **Notes and history** - Optional session notes and per-lap notes - Default note templates - Session history list with detail, edit, and delete options - Export sessions as text or CSV - **Meeting and production friendly** - Clear Start/Pause/Reset controls - Persisted settings and state across launches - Local notifications when countdown reaches zero ## Extra - Optional one-time support purchase to remove support prompts (no subscription) Great for timed speaking, live presentations, talks, classes, debate segments, and production workflows where **“how far over target”** is just as important as hitting the mark.

About

ReadyTimer

This app helps you avoid being late by announcing the remaining time until departure at set intervals. It offers customizable voice announcements, presets for routines, and tracks your on-time streaks.

Highlights
  • Set departure time or duration
  • Voice announcements at intervals
  • Runs in background
  • Multiple voice personalities
  • Save routines as presets
  • Track on-time streaks
Features
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ReadyTimer is the simplest way to make sure you leave on time. Just enter the time you need to leave — or how many minutes you have — and ReadyTimer will announce the time remaining at your chosen interval. No more losing track while you're getting dressed, packing your bag, or doing your hair. HOW IT WORKS • Set your departure time or choose how many minutes you have • A voice announces the time left every 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 minutes • When you're out the door, tap "I'm Out" (optional) to mark it as on time WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE "Hey, you've got 15 minutes to get ready. Let's go!" "10 minutes left — how are you doing?" "3 minutes left. Wrap it up!" "1 minute! Out the door!" KEEPS ANNOUNCING EVEN WHEN YOU SWITCH APPS ReadyTimer runs in the background — so you can scroll, check messages, or play music and it will still announce your time out loud. It even plays over your music or podcasts without interrupting them. VOICE PERSONALITIES Choose from multiple AI voice personalities — from cheerful and encouraging to no-nonsense — so your reminders actually feel good to listen to. PRESETS Save your recurring routines as presets. One tap and you're ready to go. TRACK YOUR STREAK Every session is recorded in your history. See how many times you made it out on time and track your streak on the scoreboard. Nothing motivates like seeing your own data. ReadyTimer is for anyone who knows exactly when they need to leave but somehow always ends up rushing anyway.

Screenshots

OverRun Timer4 screens
ReadyTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadyTimer at none against OverRun Timer's 1. ReadyTimer also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. OverRun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReadyTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OverRun Timer against 5.0 for ReadyTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OverRun Timer versus ReadyTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOverRun TimerReadyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen ZinnChuhe Wu

Customer experience

OverRun Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReadyTimer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OverRun Timer

One-time1
  • Supporter Unlock$3.99
None

ReadyTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OverRun Timer free?
OverRun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadyTimer free?
ReadyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OverRun Timer or ReadyTimer?
OverRun Timer and ReadyTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do OverRun Timer or ReadyTimer have ads?
Neither OverRun Timer nor ReadyTimer shows ads.

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