Comparison

VTimer vs AudioBuffer

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

Head to head
About

VTimer

Features
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VTimer is a customizable interval timer that repeats vibration or sound alerts at intervals you set. You can adjust the alert interval and alert length separately, making it easy to fit the timer to workouts, stretching, breathing exercises, study sessions, timed problem-solving, and other repeating routines. Choose vibration or sound for each repeat. In sound mode, you can pick an audio file from your device, preview it, and apply it in a few taps so the timer fits your routine. On the timer screen, you can check the remaining time, current status, and completed cycle count at a glance. Quick presets let you apply commonly used settings instantly, while simple start, pause, and reset controls keep the experience focused and easy to use. Full-screen mode hides unnecessary elements and shows the timer in large digits. Key benefits - Set the alert interval and alert length separately - Choose repeating vibration or sound alerts - Select and preview your own alert sound - Check remaining time, alert mode, and completed cycles at a glance - Apply common intervals quickly with presets - View the timer in large digits in full-screen mode - Personalize the timer look with theme and color options Features 1. Timer - Countdown display - Visual progress ring - Running, alerting, and paused status display - Completed cycle count - Full-screen mode 2. Settings - Alert interval - Alert length - Vibration or sound mode - Custom sound selection, preview - Theme mode and color options 3. Quick Start - Presets for commonly used intervals - Fast setup with a single tap 4. Running Session - Start, pause, and reset controls - Check the current session flow at a glance Notes - On iPhone, vibration can feel different between foreground use and background or lock-screen alerts. - Background alerts follow iOS system notification behavior and device settings. If you want an interval timer that repeats exactly the way you prefer, VTimer gives you flexible control without unnecessary complexity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steadyseller.com/home/en/privacy-policy

About

AudioBuffer

Features
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AudioBuffer runs a continuous rolling audio buffer in the background - so when something cool happens, you can still save it. Just enable buffering, go about your day, and reopen the app whenever to save the recent past. • Retroactive recording - Save audio that already happened. No need to recreate the moment. • Configurable buffer - Choose how far back to reach: 15 seconds to 5 minutes. • Clip editor - Trim your saved clips with a visual waveform, drag handles to set in/out points. • Clip management - Browse, rename, and delete clips from your collection. • Sharing - Export clips individually or in a batch via Airdrop, Message, Files, & more. • Normalization - Use the magic wand button to normalize a clip to a custom dB level • Custom naming - Set filename prefix and naming method. • Live waveform - Visual feedback for incoming audio. • Dark, Light, or System appearance - Looks right in any environment. • No cloud, no accounts - All recordings stay private on your device. Only you can listen & share.

Screenshots

VTimer4 screens
AudioBuffer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: VTimer at Free against AudioBuffer's $2.99. VTimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). AudioBuffer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support 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

VTimer is free to download; AudioBuffer costs $2.99 up front. VTimer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. AudioBuffer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VTimer ships an update monthly, AudioBuffer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
VTimer versus AudioBuffer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTimerAudioBuffer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYeongsang KimCollin Cunningham

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VTimer

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads Annual$1.991 Year
None

AudioBuffer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VTimer free?
VTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioBuffer free?
AudioBuffer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VTimer or AudioBuffer have ads?
VTimer shows ads; AudioBuffer does not.
Which is updated more often, VTimer or AudioBuffer?
VTimer ships an update monthly, and AudioBuffer every 3 weeks. Most recently, VTimer was updated on September 22, 2026 and AudioBuffer on October 2, 2026.

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