Comparison

Orbitimer vs Timix

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

Head to head
About

Orbitimer

Features
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Orbitimer is an interval timer and metronome built around tempo and rhythm. Whether you're doing strength training and HIIT, staying focused while studying or working, practicing an instrument, or pacing a presentation, TempoFlow helps you break time into segments and keep a steady rhythm. ■ Flexible interval timers - Arrange Work and Interval steps to build your own routine - Set a duration and title for each step, reorder by drag - Batch-generate rounds and rest periods with the interval generator ■ Precise metronome (with haptics) - Lock in tempo by BPM and note value (quarter, eighth, sixteenth) - Feel the beat through the Taptic Engine—great where you can't make noise - Accented downbeats ■ Per-step customization - Attach a photo, video, or recorded cue / background audio to any step - Encouragement messages and custom pre-end notifications ■ Effect packs - Built-in Standard, Energetic, Calm, and Business packs - Swap start/warning/end sounds and finish animations (fireworks / confetti / stars) - Create your own custom packs ■ Themes - 8 built-in themes plus a full custom theme editor - Export and import themes via share codes ■ Community - Discover and import timer presets and themes made by other users - Share your own presets and themes with everyone ■ Presentation mode (stealth notifications) - Route audio only to Bluetooth earphones, or use Apple Watch haptics only - Stay on time during meetings and talks without anyone noticing ■ Never stops your music - Mixes with Apple Music and other audio without interrupting playback - Turn sound off for a silent, haptics-only experience ■ Privacy & pricing - Completely free. No ads, no tracking, no account required - Your data stays on your device (with optional iCloud sync) - If you love the app, you can leave an optional tip to support development (tips unlock nothing—just our thanks) Universal app for iPhone and iPad. Start today's routine at your own rhythm.

About

Timix

This app helps you manage daily routines and multiple tasks with customizable timers across all Apple devices. It integrates with Siri, Shortcuts, and HealthKit for seamless automation and data syncing. Personalize your timers with images, GIFs, and custom sounds.

Highlights
  • Cross-Apple platform support (iPhone, iPad, Watch, Mac)
  • Unlimited parallel and chained timers
  • 15 customizable triggers (audio, speech, HomeKit, etc.)
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • HealthKit integration
  • Customizable timer images and GIFs
  • TimixAI for text-to-timer creation
Features
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Timix turns timers into routines. Run multiple timers at once, chain them into complete sequences, and automatically trigger actions as your timers progress. Whether you're studying, cooking, working out, focusing, or building your own routine, create it once and let Timix keep it moving. From a simple countdown to a fully automated routine, Timix gives you control over what happens before, during, and after every timer. BUILD YOUR ROUTINE Run multiple timers side by side or chain them together into reusable sequences. Create everything from study and focus sessions to workouts, cooking routines, morning routines, and more. AUTOMATE EVERY STEP Choose from 15 triggers, combine as many as you like, at the start or end of any timer (see below). Timix can also run Apple Shortcuts when a timer starts or ends, allowing your timers to become part of larger automations. LOG WORKOUTS TO HEALTH Turn any timer into a workout. Timix can start a workout when a timer begins and end it when the timer finishes, then save it to the Health app with its activity type and duration. Choose from more than 80 activity types, including running, yoga, strength training, and mind and body sessions. Recording happens right on your iPhone or iPad. No Apple Watch required. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See completed and cancelled timers on a visual timeline. Search, filter, and compare routines, then track total time, runs, and triggers over time. START FROM ANYWHERE Use Timix on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Start your timers with Siri, Shortcuts, Home Screen widgets, and quick actions, or control them directly from your Apple Watch. CREATE TIMERS YOUR WAY - Templates: Save routines you use frequently and run them again with a tap. - Timer Suggestions: Start typing a name and pick a timer you already made. Never set up the same timer twice. - Images & GIFs: Add visual context to your timers. - Custom Sounds: Personalize your timer alerts. - Sharing: Send and import Timix templates with others. - TimixAI: Describe what you need and create timers or complete sequences using Apple Intelligence. - Camera Timer Recognition: Scan a physical timer and quickly recreate it in Timix. BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Timix integrates with Siri, Shortcuts, Apple Watch, widgets, Handoff, HealthKit, and HomeKit to make your timers part of the Apple devices and workflows you already use. EVERY TRIGGER IN TIMIX Any trigger can run when a timer starts, when it ends, or both. Combine as many as you like to build exactly the moment you want. - Alarm: Cut through silent mode. - Speak Text: Have Timix say anything out loud. - Notification: Post a message. - Begin or End a Workout: Saved to Health. - Audio File: Play your own audio. - Open URL or Shortcut: Run any Apple Shortcut. - Sound: A library of built-in alerts. - Song: Play a track from your music library. - Pause Music or Podcast: Silence whatever is playing. - Vibrate the Phone: A haptic pulse you can feel. - Flash the Screen: A visual cue without sound. - Flash the Torch: Visible across the room. - Start a Countdown: Kick off the next timer. - Pause Countdown: Hold until you resume. - Toggle Home Accessories: Switch HomeKit devices on or off as your routine runs. ACCESSIBLE BY DESIGN Timix supports VoiceOver and other Apple accessibility technologies, making powerful timing routines accessible to more people. PRIVATE AND AD-FREE Timix contains no ads and respects your privacy. Your personal data is not tracked. Build the routine once. Let Timix keep it moving. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orbitimer4 screens
Timix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbitimer at none against Timix's 3. Timix's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Timix sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Orbitimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timix every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Orbitimer versus Timix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbitimerTimix
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomonori KowatariAI Garden Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Orbitimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Timix

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Orbitimer free?
Orbitimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timix free?
Timix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orbitimer or Timix have ads?
Neither Orbitimer nor Timix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbitimer or Timix?
Orbitimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timix every 10 days. Most recently, Orbitimer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Timix on October 18, 2026.

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