Comparison

Next Turn! vs Turn Timer

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

Head to head
About

Next Turn!

Features
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Tired of resetting the timer every turn during board games? NEXT TURN is a one-touch turn timer designed for board games. Just tap the screen to instantly pass the turn to the next player. Key Features: • One-Touch Turn Switch — Tap once to start the next turn • 2-8 Players — Each player gets a unique color • Flexible Time Settings — Presets (15s, 30s, 1min, etc.) + Custom • Mistake-Proof — Undo within 2 seconds • Audio Alerts — Countdown sounds at 30s and 10s-1s + haptics • Pause & Reset — Full control over your game flow • Screen Always On — No screen dimming during gameplay Perfect for Splendor, Azul, Catan, and any turn-based board game.

About

Turn Timer

Features
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Turn Timer is a fast and simple local multiplayer timer built for board games, tabletop games, party games, and every game night where fair turns matter. Create players in seconds, set turn time, and start playing instantly. Use one iPhone for the whole table or connect nearby iPhones to the same local session without accounts, internet setup, or external servers. Whether you play strategy games, family board games, tabletop RPGs, party games, or custom house rules, Turn Timer helps keep every round organized and every player focused. The app is designed for quick setup and smooth gameplay. No complicated menus, no online registration, and no distractions — just an easy turn timer made for real game nights. Perfect for: • Board games • Tabletop games • Party games • Strategy games • Family game night • Card games • Dice games • Custom tabletop sessions Features: • Fast setup for 2–8 players • Custom player names • Randomize player order • Clear active player display • Turn-based countdown timer • Pause and resume anytime • End turn with one tap • Save sessions and continue later • Local game history and stats • Nearby iPhone multiplayer connection • Works on iPhone and iPad • Portrait layout support • Fully local gameplay • No account required • No remote server required • Optional one-time purchase to remove ads Turn Timer is optimized for local multiplayer game sessions and designed to stay simple at the table. Open the app, choose players, set the timer, and start your game in seconds. Keep every turn fair, reduce downtime, and make game night smoother for everyone. Download Turn Timer today and enjoy a faster, cleaner, and more organized board game experience.

Screenshots

Next Turn!4 screens
Turn Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Turn! at none against Turn Timer's 1. Next Turn! also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Turn Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Next Turn! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Turn! ships an update every 8 days, Turn Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Next Turn! versus Turn Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext Turn!Turn Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSeungHyun HongIhar Pronka

In-app purchases

None

Next Turn!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Turn Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Next Turn! free?
Next Turn! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turn Timer free?
Turn Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Next Turn! or Turn Timer have ads?
Both Next Turn! and Turn Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Next Turn! or Turn Timer?
Next Turn! ships an update every 8 days, and Turn Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Next Turn! was updated on October 2, 2026 and Turn Timer on October 11, 2026.

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