Comparison

Act Timer vs Visual Timer

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

Head to head
About

Act Timer

Features
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Tired of timers that rush you? Act Timer is built for the people who run workshops, meetups, and conferences — the ones holding the room together across multiple sessions. It shows no remaining time. It never rings at zero. It simply shows where you are, and how long you have been there. Every timer feature is free, with no limits. ■ Why no countdown? Real events run long, run short, swap order, and improvise. A countdown clock pressures the speaker and the room as zero approaches. Act Timer counts up instead. When to cut, when to ring — you decide, by reading the room. The host stays in charge. ■ Two clocks, side by side - TOTAL: time elapsed across the whole event - ACT: time elapsed in the current session Borrowing from the stage, one event is a Show, and each segment — a talk, an exercise, a break — is an Act. You can see at a glance that the event is on track while this Act is running long. Moving on takes one tap on NEXT ACT. That is the whole operation. ■ The chime is yours Nothing rings automatically. When you want to gather the room, ring it with one tap. It sounds even in silent mode, so it carries when it matters. ■ Look back when it's over Every Show is recorded automatically. Check the numbers — "the third Act ran long" — and build a better timetable next time. Records copy out as plain text, ready for speaker feedback or your debrief. Rehearsals and the real performance stay separate Shows. ■ No need to keep staring While the timer runs, the current Act stays visible in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. Glance at your iPhone and you know where you are. ■ A tool for professionals No flashy effects. Just the precision that people who know the floor will use, show after show. When the curtain rises, the rest is up to you. ■ Free vs. Pro The free version includes every timer feature — timing, chime, Dynamic Island — with no limits. History shows your latest 5 Shows; an in-app purchase unlocks all of them. Ads appear only right after launch and around the history screen — never while the timer is running. No ads in front of your audience is a rule this app will not break. Act Timer Pro, with no ads and unlimited history, is also available. * History cannot be transferred to the paid version.

About

Visual Timer

This utility app provides a visual representation of remaining time, making it easy to track progress for various activities. Customize colors and textures to suit your needs. It offers background notifications and a history of past timers for quick reuse.

Highlights
  • Visual timer display
  • Customizable colors and textures
  • Timer history
  • Background notifications
  • Easy time tracking
Features
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See how much time is left at a glance. Visual Timer is a simple timer that makes remaining time easy to understand visually. Use it for studying, work, reading, daily tasks, breaks, and anywhere you want a clear sense of how much time remains. Instead of relying on numbers alone, you can quickly see your remaining time and stay aware of your progress. Perfect for: • Studying and focused work • Work and everyday tasks • Reading and hobbies • Cooking and household activities • Keeping breaks on schedule • Anyone who wants to see remaining time more clearly Features: • Easy-to-see visual timer • Customizable colors and textures • Timer history for quickly reusing previous durations • Background notifications when your timer finishes Make studying, working, and everyday time management easier. See your remaining time at a glance and stay focused on what you're doing.

Screenshots

Act Timer4 screens
Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Timer at none against Act Timer's 2. Visual Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Act Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Act Timer ships an update every 2 months, Visual Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Act Timer versus Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAct TimerVisual Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperO2CafeFocaccia, Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Act Timer

One-time2
  • Unlock Full History$1.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Act Timer free?
Act Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Timer free?
Visual Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Act Timer or Visual Timer have ads?
Both Act Timer and Visual Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Act Timer or Visual Timer?
Act Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Visual Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Act Timer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Visual Timer on October 31, 2026.

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