WhoseTurn vs TimerLync

WhoseTurn: Shared Timer helps families and friends take turns fairly and effortlessly. Whether you're managing screen time, Nintendo Switch sessions, piano practice, chores, board games, or any shared activity, everyone always knows whose turn is next. Features: • Real-time synchronization across devices • Shared countdown timer visible to everyone • Easy invitation codes to join activities • Flexible turn duration and queue management • Anonymous sign-in — no account required • Simple, clean, and family-friendly design Perfect for: • Families • Kids' screen time • Piano and music practice • Board games • Study groups • Shared devices and activities WhoseTurn keeps every turn organized, visible, and fair.

One countdown. Every device. One alarm. TimerLync keeps a countdown in sync across every device in the room. Set the time once, and every phone, iPad, and Apple Watch shows the same remaining seconds — then alarms at the same instant. WHY IT STAYS IN SYNC Devices agree on a single end time using network time, then count down locally. Even if Wi-Fi drops or a device goes to sleep, the alarm still fires on schedule — it's scheduled ahead of time, not pushed at the last second. FAIR STARTS A 3·2·1 lead-in lands at the same instant on every screen, so whoever taps Start doesn't get a head start. BUILT FOR GROUPS • Create a room, share a code or QR — no account, no sign-in • The host starts; pause, +0:30, +1:00 and reset can be opened to everyone • Co-hosts and host hand-off when you need to step away • Ready check: wait until everyone confirms before starting • Works nearby over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, or across networks when you're apart FOR TALKS AND EVENTS • Stage View: a full-screen, big-digit display for the podium • Host messages: send "Please wrap up" to every screen in the room • When it ends: hold at 00:00, count the overtime, flash, or show the clock, set once for the whole room • Strong Alarm: rings even in Silent mode or Focus (iOS 26 or later) MORE THAN A TIMER • Sequences: Talk 10 min → Q&A 5 min, switching automatically on every device • Group Pomodoro: focus and break cycles the whole team shares • History: look back on what you actually ran • Live Activity and Dynamic Island — glance without unlocking • Apple Watch companion with its own alarm, even away from your phone • Lock Screen widget and Siri: "Start a countdown in TimerLync" SOLO WORKS TOO No room needed. Quick Timer is a plain countdown with the same reliable alarm. TimerLync Pro (one-time in-app purchase) unlocks rooms of up to 8 devices and CSV export of session history. Rooms of 2 devices and joining any room stay available to everyone.