Comparison

TimeBarX vs UNTIL Timer

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

Head to head
About

TimeBarX

Features
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TimeBarX puts a countdown where you’ll actually see it - a full-screen progress ring, Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and Home Screen widgets. Glance at your time remaining without opening the app or breaking focus. Set a timer with the slider, pick an end time, or type in plain English. “25 minutes”, “1h30m”, “2:00 PM” - just type and go. SEE YOUR TIME • Large circular progress ring that fills as time runs down • Drag the ring to set the duration, with a tick for each minute • Live Activities on the Lock Screen, StandBy, and Dynamic Island - pause, resume, or add 5 minutes without opening the app • Home Screen widgets with quick-start controls • Near-end pulse when five minutes remain START IN SECONDS • Duration slider (free) • End-time picker and natural language input (Pro) • Presets for common focus durations - customize or add your own (Pro) • Siri and Shortcuts: start, pause, resume, repeat, or start a named preset • Picks up where you left off after quitting or restarting POMODORO WHEN YOU NEED IT • Work, short break, and long break cycles • Configurable durations, cycle count, and auto-advance (Pro) • Live phase badge while a session runs A FINISH YOU’LL NOTICE • Completion screen with optional custom message (Pro) • Effects: flash, pulse, fade, or none (Pro) • Notifications with 5- and 10-minute snooze MAKE IT YOURS (PRO) • Custom colors and customizable presets • Segmented ring with 2–6 arcs • Smart auto-pause when face-down or idle • URL scheme automation (timebar://) • Session history and optional mood check-in • Light or dark app icon, or follow the system BUILT RIGHT • Native SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad • Optional iCloud sync of timer state and settings with your other TimeBarX devices • No subscription. No account. No tracking. ONE PURCHASE. MAC + IPHONE. Free to download. TimeBarX Pro is a one-time $3.99 purchase that unlocks Pro across Mac and iPhone. No subscription, no recurring fees. If you already own TimeBarX Pro on Mac, you don’t need to buy it again on iPhone.

About

UNTIL Timer

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UNTIL Timer is a simple way to manage your focus with a finish time. Instead of setting “30 minutes” or “60 minutes,” choose the clock time you want to reach. UNTIL turns that time into a small, visible deadline and shows you exactly how much time is left. A FINISH TIME FOR BETTER FOCUS When a task has no clear edge, attention can drift. UNTIL gives what you are doing now a finish line. Not a complicated schedule. Not another productivity system. Just a clear “until.” SET A TIME. FOCUS ON NOW. Use UNTIL for: • Finishing a focused work session • Getting ready to leave • Study and homework • Creative work • Chores and household routines • Breaks and transitions • Any task that needs a clear finish line SMALL DEADLINES, THROUGHOUT YOUR DAY The real deadline may be tomorrow, next week, or months away. UNTIL lets you create smaller deadlines inside today. “I’ll work on this until 10:30.” “I’ll get ready until 8:15.” “I’ll finish this part by 3:00.” A small finish line can make it easier to give your attention to what matters now. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • Set an end time instead of calculating a duration • See remaining time at a glance • Get an alarm or notification when time is up • Keep the countdown visible when you want it • Save timers you use again UNTIL PRO Get more from every countdown with UNTIL PRO. Save, organize, repeat, and personalize the small deadlines that shape your day. UNTIL isn’t about managing every minute. It’s about managing your focus. Pick a time. See what’s left. Focus on now. Give your focus a finish line. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeBarX4 screens
UNTIL Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TimeBarX at 4 against UNTIL Timer's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TimeBarX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UNTIL Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TimeBarX versus UNTIL Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBarXUNTIL Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Tapiatiedhearts, Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeBarX

One-time1
  • TimeBarX Pro$3.99
3 purchases

UNTIL Timer

Subscriptions2
  • UNTIL PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • UNTIL PRO Annual14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • UNTIL PRO One-time$69.99

Questions

Is TimeBarX free?
TimeBarX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UNTIL Timer free?
UNTIL Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeBarX or UNTIL Timer have ads?
Neither TimeBarX nor UNTIL Timer shows ads.

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