Tranzit vs Linear Timer+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tranzit
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You say "five more minutes." They nod. The timer hits zero. The screen goes dark. And somehow — every single time — it's a surprise. The negotiating starts. The meltdown follows. And you end up the villain again. It's not defiance. For kids with ADHD, time blindness is real — their brain genuinely doesn't feel minutes passing. An abrupt ending doesn't feel like a timer running out. It feels like an ambush. That's what Tranzit is built for. HOW IT WORKS Tranzit runs on a separate iPhone or iPad — a companion device that sits next to your kid while they play or watch. Pick a screen time length, optionally pick what your kid’s transitioning to next, and tap start. From that moment on, Tranzit quietly does the work of making "time's up" stop being a surprise: • A calm voice announces checkpoints ("ten minutes left… five minutes left…") • The screen shifts from green to yellow to red as the clock winds down • At zero, Tranzit announces the end and beeps until you cancel Your kid's brain gets the runway it needs to land on its own — so by the time the screen goes dark, the transition has already happened. WHO IT'S FOR Tranzit is designed for families with kids ages 6–12, where screen-time transitions are often hardest. Tranzit especially resonates with families affected by ADHD or time blindness — but plenty of neurotypical kids can benefit too. WHAT YOU NEED • A spare iPhone or iPad (old ones work great) • Nothing else — Tranzit runs fully on-device, no internet required WHAT YOU GET • Progressive voice warnings with multiple voice options • Green → yellow → orange → red screen that's visible from across the room • Biometric lock so the timer can't be cancelled mid-session by curious hands • One-time purchase — no subscription, no ads, no trackers • Private by design — your settings and session history stay on your device A GENTLE NOTE Tranzit is a tool, not a replacement for parental judgment or professional advice. It's not a medical device. It's the scaffold a lot of families wish they'd had years ago — a structured hand-off that turns "time's up" from an ambush into a landing. Tonight could be different.
Linear Timer+
This app provides a visually minimal interval timer to enhance focus and build routines. It allows for multiple simultaneous timers, customizable intervals with color-coding, and features like Pomodoro mode and scheduled starts. Smart audio cues and second-level precision support various activities.
- Run multiple independent timers
- Customizable intervals with color-coding
- Pomodoro mode with configurable durations
- Scheduled timers for automatic starts
- Save and reuse timer presets
- Voice, haptic, and transition sound cues
- Second-level duration support
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Linear Timer+ is an interval timer built for people who work in structured blocks — focus sessions, workout sets, study sprints, cooking timers, or any sequence of named activities. Most timers count down to zero. Linear Timer+ lets you build a full sequence: 25 minutes of FOCUS, 5 minutes of BREAK, then repeat. Each interval has its own label, duration, and color. The timer moves through them automatically, chiming at each transition. Named intervals — call them whatever reflects your actual work. DEEP WORK. STRETCH. COOLDOWN. COLD PLUNGE. Your labels, your rhythm. Live Activity — the timer stays visible on your lock screen and in the Dynamic Island. See your current interval and a live progress bar without touching your phone. Works with screen off — sounds and voice cues fire reliably in the background. Lock your phone and walk away. Logbook — a private on-device record of your focus history. Total time, weekly comparison, a 7-day chart, and time broken down by each of your activity labels. No punishing streaks — just honest information about how you actually spend structured time. Voice cues — optional spoken announcements at each transition: the interval name, time remaining, what's coming up next. Multiple timers — run independent sessions side by side. A workout and a work block at the same time. Scheduled starts — set timers to auto-start at specific times on specific days. Presets — save your favorite configurations and load them in one tap. Pomodoro mode — classic 25/5 technique built in, no setup needed. 100% private — no accounts, no cloud sync, no analytics. All data stays on your device. The Logbook has never seen the internet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linear Timer+ at none against Tranzit's 1. Linear Timer+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Tranzit's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Tranzit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Linear Timer+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tranzit ships an update every 2 days, Linear Timer+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tranzit | Linear Timer+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STEIN WILHELM SETVIK | The InfoDump LLC |
In-app purchases
Tranzit
- Full Access (Lifetime)$4.99
Linear Timer+
No in-app purchases









