Comparison

Palmtop Bell 3 vs Timer4u

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

Head to head
About

Palmtop Bell 3

This utility app simulates a desktop bell and allows you to set up to three distinct timers. It's designed to provide audible alerts for various time-based tasks, with sound volume dependent on your device's ringtone settings.

Highlights
  • Desktop bell simulation
  • Up to 3 timers
  • Customizable timer alerts
  • Volume control integration
  • Silent mode compatibility
Features
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This app simulates a desktop bell on your device. You can set 3 timers. *** Bell sound volume depends on ring/notification sound volume. The bell sound won't be played when ring/notification sound volume is 0, or a device is in silent mode. ***

About

Timer4u

Features
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This is a Personal Timer App with customizable features: • Calculate Timer End Time: Easily calculate and set the exact time when the timer will go off. • Percentage Display: View the remaining time as a percentage, providing a clear visual indicator of time left. • Custom Motivational Text: Set and display any text, such as motivational messages, to keep you inspired. • Custom Background Image: Personalize your timer by setting your own images as the background. • Text Customization: Change the text color and adjust the font size to suit your preferences. With these features, you can use the app as your own personal clock timer, tailored to your specific needs. Developed for personal study sessions. This timer helps maintain a quiet environment. For situations where you need a guaranteed notification or an alarm sound, please use the built-in iOS timer after measuring the desired time with this app. How the Developer Uses It: To create a situation where I start studying even when I lack motivation, I set the timer for "just 15 minutes." In most cases, I continue working even after the 15 minutes are up, so I use it as a "motivation switch." When I'm busy, it helps me accurately calculate what time it will be after a certain number of minutes. This prevents mistakes that can happen when trying to calculate time mentally during complex tasks.

Screenshots

Palmtop Bell 34 screens
Timer4u4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer4u at none against Palmtop Bell 3's 2. Timer4u also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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. Palmtop Bell 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Timer4u asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Palmtop Bell 3 versus Timer4u: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalmtop Bell 3Timer4u
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 56 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenjimotoki furusawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Palmtop Bell 3

One-time2
  • Buy Developer a Coffee$0.99
  • Buy Developer a Sushi$9.99
None

Timer4u

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Palmtop Bell 3 free?
Palmtop Bell 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer4u free?
Timer4u is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Palmtop Bell 3 or Timer4u have ads?
Neither Palmtop Bell 3 nor Timer4u shows ads.

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