Comparison

ClassicTimer vs Rung

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

Head to head
About

ClassicTimer

Features
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ClassicTimer brings the charm of a classic kitchen timer to your iPhone. INTUITIVE DIAL Turn the dial to set your time, release to start. Tap to pause, double-tap to reset. It's that simple. 4 SCALES Switch between 6, 12, 36, and 72-minute scales. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, and more. LIGHT & DARK MODE Switch with a single tap. Choose the look that suits your style or time of day. WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES Start a timer right from your Home Screen widget. See real-time countdown on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. BACKGROUND NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when your timer is done, even while using other apps. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) โ€ข Remove all ads โ€ข Color customization (body, dial, ticks, needle, background) โ€ข Background image customization (choose from your photo library) Simple, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Terms of Use: https://10half.jp/classictimer/terms.en.html Privacy Policy: https://10half.jp/classictimer/privacy.en.html

About

Rung

Features
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Most kitchen timers were built for boiling eggs. Rung was built for the rest of it. Set steps before you start or add them on the go. Anchor each one to the start or end - reduce heat after 10 minutes, brush with egg yolk 5 before it's done. No ads. No subscriptions. No cluttered menus. Just a dial, your steps, and a timer that feels like it was made to be used in a kitchen. Live Activity on your lock screen keeps your current step visible without unlocking your phone. A real bell tone and vibration that cuts through even on silent. Designed with the same care as the tools already in your kitchen. Good food takes time. Rung keeps track.

Screenshots

ClassicTimer4 screens
Rung4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ClassicTimer at Free against Rung's $1.99. ClassicTimer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Rung's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

ClassicTimer is free to download; Rung costs $1.99 up front. ClassicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rung asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClassicTimer ships an update fortnightly, Rung weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences ยท 1 level
ClassicTimer versus Rung: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassicTimerRung
PriceFree โ€” better$1.99
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Best chart rankโ€”#184 โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer10HALF LLCIvo Ivanov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ClassicTimer

One-time1
  • ClassicTimer Pro$1.99
None

Rung

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClassicTimer free?
ClassicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rung free?
Rung costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ClassicTimer or Rung have ads?
ClassicTimer shows ads; Rung does not.
Which is updated more often, ClassicTimer or Rung?
ClassicTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Rung weekly. Most recently, ClassicTimer was updated on September 9, 2026 and Rung on August 9, 2026.

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