ZeroTimer+ vs When
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZeroTimer+
This app offers a visually appealing and user-friendly timer experience, combining countdown and stopwatch functions with customizable watch faces and themes. Save and reuse multiple timers for various activities like focus sessions, workouts, or cooking, with reliable background operation and sound alerts.
- Dual countdown and stopwatch modes
- Customizable watch faces and themes
- Create and manage multiple timers
- Save and reuse timer presets
- Background operation
- Sound and vibration alerts
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ZeroTimer+ is an elegant timer app that combines countdown and stopwatch functionalities in one, you can choose beautiful watch faces, customizable theme and create, name, and reuse multiple timers. Whether you need precise timing for focus, workouts, cooking, studying, or productivity sessions, it has you covered. Key Features: Dual Mode: Switch seamlessly between countdown (set your target time) and stopwatch (elapsed time) with a single tap. Beautiful Watch Faces: Choose from a collection of stunning, hand-crafted watch faces to match your style and mood. Each face is optimized for clarity and readability at a glance. Multiple Timers: Create and manage as many timers as you need. Save them for different activities – focus, exercise, cooking recipes, meditation, work intervals, and more. Reusable Presets: Each timer can be saved as a preset and reused anytime, so you don’t have to set up from scratch every time. Background Operation: Timers keep running reliably even when the app is in the background or your device is locked. Sound Alerts: Choose from various alert tones or vibrate notifications when time is up. No clutter, no confusion. ZeroTimer+ gives you exactly what you need – a timer that's actually easy to use. Tap to start, pause, reset, or flip between countdown and stopwatch. Perfect for workouts, cooking, study sessions, or just getting stuff done. Download today and take control of your time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://a.tools/Apps/zero-timer/privacy-policy.html
When
This app helps you remember important dates and track recurring tasks. It offers timeline views for upcoming events and 'last time' tracking for past activities. Organize items with categories, add notes, and use widgets for quick access.
- Timeline view for upcoming events
- Track recurring tasks
- Expiry and renewal date tracking
- Birthday and anniversary reminders
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Organize with categories and icons
- Add notes and attachments
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When did you last do it? When: Then & Next helps you remember the dates that are easy to forget — when you last changed the water filter, when your passport expires, when your next dentist visit is due, or when an important birthday is coming up. Everything is organized around two simple views: TIMELINE See what's coming next. Upcoming tasks, expirations and important occasions appear together in one clear timeline. LAST TIME See how long it's been since you last did something — whether that's getting a haircut, servicing the air conditioner, cleaning your camera sensor or changing a password. TRACK IT YOUR WAY Repeat Track things you do more than once. Simply remember when you last did something, or add a schedule if you want to know when it's due again. Expiry Keep track of passports, visas, insurance, warranties, deadlines and anything else with an expiration or renewal date. Occasion Remember birthdays, anniversaries and other important yearly dates, with age and anniversary tracking where applicable. WIDGETS Keep important dates and tasks visible without opening the app. - Home Screen widgets for upcoming events and things you've done before - Lock Screen widgets for the things you want to keep an eye on throughout the day FEATURES - See exactly how long ago something happened - See what's coming up in one timeline - Track recurring tasks with or without a schedule - Track expirations and renewal dates - Remember birthdays and anniversaries - Set reminders before important dates - Keep a history of recurring activities - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Organize items with categories and icons - Add notes and attachments - Multiple accent themes - Light and dark mode No complicated calendars. No streaks. No gamification. Just the answer to a simple question: When? FREE OR PRO When Free - Track up to 5 items - Repeat, Expiry and Occasion items - Basic reminders - Timeline and Last Time views - Default When theme When Pro - Unlimited items - Full history - Multiple and custom reminders - Home Screen widgets - Lock Screen widgets - Notes and attachments - Custom categories - All color themes - Access to future Pro features Upgrade with a monthly or yearly subscription, or unlock When Pro with a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms: https://when-mauve.vercel.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: When at none against ZeroTimer+'s 3. When also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). ZeroTimer+'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ZeroTimer+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. When asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZeroTimer+ ships an update every 9 days, When every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZeroTimer+ | When |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 月蓬 桂 | Andras Varga |
Customer experience
ZeroTimer+
When
In-app purchases
ZeroTimer+
- Monthly (30 days)$3.991 Month
- Yearly (365 days)$23.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$33.99
When
No in-app purchases









