Comparison

Playlist Timer vs Music Timer

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

Head to head
About

Playlist Timer

Features
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Connect Apple Music or Spotify, pick a length, hit start. Features: • A real playlist — tracks are chosen to fit the time you asked for, no cuts or fade-outs • Live Activity and Dynamic Island — see the current song and time remaining without unlocking your phone • Works with what you already have — your existing Spotify or Apple Music library, no extra account

About

Music Timer

This app uses your Apple Music library to play songs that perfectly match your set timer duration. It's ideal for focused work, workouts, or relaxation, offering a dynamic soundtrack that ends precisely when your time is up.

Highlights
  • Plays Apple Music songs matching timer duration
  • Combines multiple songs for longer timers
  • Save favorites and block tracks
  • Adjust selection with genres and filters
  • No account required
Features
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音楽タイマー is a music timer for Apple Music that randomly plays music that fits the exact amount of time you set. It works for quick timers like 1, 3, or 5 minutes, and it is built for longer focus or work sessions too. 音楽タイマー selects song candidates whose duration matches your timer, and for longer sessions it combines multiple tracks to create a playback plan that fits your time as closely as possible. Use it for studying, deep work, breaks, stretching, workouts, chores, Pomodoro sessions, or a short wind-down before a nap. Instead of a plain countdown, 音楽タイマー lets you start a timed session with music made to land right on time. Tracks are randomly selected from Apple Music catalog candidates, so the same timer can feel different every time. Save songs you like, block tracks that do not fit, and tune the experience with genre preferences and filters. Key features: - Select and play Apple Music songs that match your selected time - Combine multiple songs for longer timers - Save favorites, block tracks, and keep playback history on your device - Adjust selection with genres and filters - Continue as a timer even when no matching song is available - No account required Playing Apple Music catalog songs requires an Apple Music subscription. iOS will ask for Apple Music access the first time playback is needed. Song availability may vary by country or region and may change on Apple Music. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Playlist Timer2 screens
Music Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playlist Timer at none against Music Timer's 3. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Music Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Playlist Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Playlist Timer versus Music Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaylist TimerMusic Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOLIN TOFTRyota Kando

In-app purchases

None

Playlist Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Music Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Playlist Timer free?
Playlist Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Music Timer free?
Music Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playlist Timer or Music Timer have ads?
Neither Playlist Timer nor Music Timer shows ads.

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