Comparison

Tempo vs Timer tick

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

Head to head
About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo โ€“ Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers โ€” Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets โ€” Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta โ€“ 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg โ€“ 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications โ€” Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button โ€” Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss โ€” Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on โ€” Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds โ€” Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume โ€” Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm โ€” Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes โ€” Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages โ€” English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start โ€” all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo โ€“ Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.

About

Timer tick

Features
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Timer Tick One timer. One moment. Timer Tick is a minimal focus timer that stays out of your way. Open it, set the time, and start. No clutter, no setup, nothing to distract you from what matters. SET TIME BY TOUCH Skip the tiny buttons. Drag directly on the digits to set your time, with a fluid gesture that feels natural from the first try. MAKE IT YOURS Choose dark or light, or design your own look with multiple colors. FEEL EVERY MOMENT Subtle haptic feedback makes every adjustment feel tactile. ALWAYS READY Timer Tick works fully offline, so it's ready wherever you are. Made for focus, study, work, reading, workouts, and everything in between.

Screenshots

Tempo4 screens
Timer tick4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tempo and Timer tick are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Tempo versus Timer tick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTempoTimer tick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCedric MarcellinAli Boholaiqa

In-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

None

Timer tick

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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