Comparison

Rung vs EXCORDER

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

Head to head
About

Rung

Features
Read full description

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.

About

EXCORDER

Read full description

EXCORDER — Turn Your Smartphone into a Pocket Sensor. See. Hear. Measure. Visualize the invisible. EXCORDER transforms your smartphone into a retro-futuristic sensor interface inspired by classic science-fiction spacecraft. Explore information from your device's camera, location services, compass, magnetic field, motion sensors, microphone, and more — all through a distinctive instrument-style interface. 【MAIN FEATURES】 ■ OVERVIEW View real-time information from your smartphone's available sensors in a unified dashboard. ■ REAR IMAGING Display the rear camera feed with overlays showing device orientation, heading, and other sensor information. Generate a simulated visible-light spectrum from RGB image data. Note: The simulated spectrum is an approximation derived from RGB values, not an actual spectrometer measurement. LiDAR-based distance measurements are available only on supported iPhone models. Distance measurement is not currently supported on Android. ■ NAVIGATION Explore location and motion information, including: - GPS location - Heading and altitude - Magnetic field - Acceleration and other sensor data ■ ASTRO VIEW (NEW IN 1.3.0) Observe the Moon and Sun using astronomical calculations based on your current location and date. Features include: - Eight Moon phase categories - Moon illumination percentage - Moon azimuth and elevation - Moonrise and moonset - Sun azimuth and elevation - Sunrise and sunset - 3D celestial sphere displaying the Moon and Sun - AZ FOLLOW: Follow your device's heading - NORTH LOCK: Keep the view aligned with north Astronomical calculations are performed on your device. ■ AUDIO Explore acoustic information and listen to internet radio stations from around the world. Internet Radio features: - Search by station name - Search by country - Discover nearby stations - Favorites and listening history - RND random station selection - Background playback - Live speech transcription and translation where supported Station information is obtained through the Radio Browser API. Audio playback connects directly to each station's streaming server. Note: Internet radio recording, downloading, and redistribution are not supported. Speech transcription and translation availability depends on your device, language, and operating environment. ■ BIO Explore the BIO interface using information available from your device. ■ VOICE LOG (NEW IN 1.3.0) Record your personal observations as voice logs. Features include: - Record and save personal audio notes - Browse recording history - Play and delete recordings - Share audio files Recordings are stored locally in AAC (.m4a) format. Note: VOICE LOG is intended for personal recordings and does not support recording internet radio streams. ■ STAR DATE (NEW IN 1.3.0) Display a science-fiction-inspired STAR DATE alongside your local date and time. 【WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 1.3.0】 - Extended cumulative free trial from 3 to 10 minutes - New ASTRO VIEW with Moon and Sun observations - New personal VOICE LOG recording - STAR DATE and local time display - Random internet radio station selection - Improved radio metadata display - Improved Bluetooth Now Playing information - Automatic restoration of the last opened page - Saved VOICE DECODE language preferences - Refined interface layouts and colors 【FREE TRIAL AND FULL UNLOCK】 EXCORDER is free to download. Explore its features with a cumulative 10-minute free trial. For continued use, unlock the full experience with a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription required. 【IMPORTANT NOTES】 - Available features and sensors depend on your device. - Sensor accuracy varies depending on hardware and environmental conditions. - Noise and vibration readings are for reference only and are not intended for official or certified measurements. - Astronomical information is calculated and may differ from actual observations due to local conditions. Turn your smartphone into a pocket sensor with EXCORDER.

Screenshots

Rung4 screens
EXCORDER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EXCORDER at Free against Rung's $1.99. Rung's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rung versus EXCORDER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRungEXCORDER
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvo IvanovTsutomu Mamiya

In-app purchases

None

Rung

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

EXCORDER

One-time1
  • EXCORDER Full Version$4.99

Questions

Is Rung free?
Rung costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EXCORDER free?
EXCORDER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rung or EXCORDER have ads?
Neither Rung nor EXCORDER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rung or EXCORDER?
Rung ships an update weekly, and EXCORDER weekly. Most recently, Rung was updated on November 9, 2026 and EXCORDER on October 31, 2026.

Other comparisons