# Shared Timer vs Availability

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Availability at none against Shared Timer's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shared Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Availability asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shared Timer against 5.0 for Availability. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared Timer | Availability |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-timer-group-alarms/id6788036896/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/availability-book-in-messages/id6811752680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Belisle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788036898) | [Conscience Protocal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870411925) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-timer-group-alarms/id6788036896)

Easily synchronize countdowns and alarms with others. Share a link to a timer and everyone who opens it sees the same countdown and receives the same alert simultaneously. Ideal for coordinating activities, workouts, or even chores without needing accounts.

**Highlights:** Synchronized countdowns, Shared alarms, Link sharing, No sign-ups required, Home Screen widgets, Live Activity support, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |


### Availability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/availability-book-in-messages/id6811752680)

Effortlessly schedule meetings and appointments directly within your messaging app. Share your availability with a few taps, and recipients can book a time without needing the app themselves. It syncs directly with your calendar, ensuring no double bookings.

**Highlights:** Schedule directly in Messages, Share availability with one tap, Recipients book without the app, Automatic calendar sync, Customizable meeting lengths and times, Private by design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shared Timer free?

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

### Is Availability free?

Availability is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Shared Timer or Availability?

Shared Timer and Availability are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Shared Timer or Availability have ads?

Neither Shared Timer nor Availability shows ads.

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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.*