# Gnome vs Bubl Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Bubl Timer at 5.0 against Gnome's 4.5. Bubl Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.4). Gnome's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gnome sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bubl Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bubl Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Gnome's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bubl Timer's.

Gnome ships an update every 3 days, Bubl Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gnome | Bubl Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-find-and-share-gifs/id6767913080/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubl-timer/id6808853522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lex Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/402531616) | [FEEL THE ENERGY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808845018) |

## What reviewers say

### Gnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnome-find-and-share-gifs/id6767913080)

Quickly find and share animated GIFs without leaving your current app. Create custom GIFs with text and emojis. Integrates with your Messages app for seamless sharing.

**Highlights:** Instant GIF search, Custom GIF creator, Messages app integration, Clipboard support, No account required

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock everything | $8.00 | one-time |


### Bubl Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubl-timer/id6808853522)

This app provides a visual interval timer using interactive "bubbles" for various time-based needs. It offers customizable fills, colors, and symbols, with Siri integration for hands-free control. Live Activities and widgets display countdowns on your lock and home screens.

**Highlights:** Visual bubble timers, Siri voice commands, Live Activities and widgets, Customizable fills and colors, History tracking, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubl Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gnome free?

Gnome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bubl Timer free?

Bubl Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gnome or Bubl Timer?

Bubl Timer is rated higher. Gnome averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Bubl Timer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Gnome or Bubl Timer have ads?

Neither Gnome nor Bubl Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gnome or Bubl Timer?

Gnome ships an update every 3 days, and Bubl Timer weekly. Most recently, Gnome was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bubl Timer on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*