Comparison

Drawn timers vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

Drawn timers

Features
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Drawn Timers is the timer app that works the way your brain does. Instead of typing a label, you sketch it. Draw a pizza, a coffee cup, a dumbbell โ€“ and Drawn turns your sketch into a timer. It's faster, more fun, and way more memorable than anything you've typed before. That's especially useful for timers you use again and again. Your doodles stick in your memory in a way that "Timer 1" or "Pasta" never will. Set it once, recognize it instantly next time. Run multiple timers at the same time, each with its own drawing. Get notified with sound and haptics when your time is up โ€“ so you never miss a moment. Whether you're cooking, working out, studying, or just need a reminder, Drawn Timers makes it feel less like a chore and more like play. Features: - Sketch to create timers โ€“ no typing needed - Recurring timers you'll actually recognize - Run multiple timers simultaneously - Sound and haptic alerts when time's up - Lock screen- & dynamic Island widget to keep timers in view

About

Tempo

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Tempo โ€“ Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers โ€” Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets โ€” Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta โ€“ 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg โ€“ 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications โ€” Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button โ€” Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss โ€” Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on โ€” Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds โ€” Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume โ€” Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm โ€” Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes โ€” Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages โ€” English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start โ€” all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo โ€“ Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.

Screenshots

Drawn timers3 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tempo at 15.0 against Drawn timers's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Drawn timers versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawn timersTempo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal WildermannCedric Marcellin

In-app purchases

None

Drawn timers

No in-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drawn timers free?
Drawn timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drawn timers or Tempo have ads?
Neither Drawn timers nor Tempo shows ads.

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