Comparison

Timer for Rehearsal vs VibeTimer

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

Head to head
About

Timer for Rehearsal

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

Highlights
  • Discreet visual time warnings (color changes)
  • Customizable warning times and messages
  • Overtime counter
  • Gesture-controlled interface
  • Count up or down timer
  • Siri Shortcut support
Features
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How Much Time Do I Have Left? It’s a simple question that often lingers in the back of your mind while you’re performing. A professional knows how to bring the show to a natural conclusion at just the right moment, but without knowing how long you have, you’re at a loss. Fin was created to solve this problem in the most elegant way possible. Take your iPad, iPhone, Apple Vision Pro, or Mac, and let the timer run as you deliver the best performance of your life. You’ll know when your time is almost up, but no one else will. Keep Your Performers on Schedule If you run conferences, toastmasters meetings, or other live events, you’ll appreciate how well Fin keeps your talent on schedule. Rather than having someone in the front of the room holding up cards, let Fin do the job for you. Fin will turn the background of the screen different colors at warning times you specify. (Yellow, Orange, and Red, or the Toastmasters standard Green, Yellow, and Red, or any other custom set of colors.) When time is up, the screen will pulse and a custom message will appear. The audience will never notice, but your performers will get the hint. Controlled with Simple Gestures Fin was designed to be used in live situations, whether on stage or in the recording studio. Starting or pausing is as simple as a tap on the screen. Adding or subtracting time is as simple as tracing a circle with your finger. Even while the timer is running, you can change the amount of time remaining, in case there’s been a sudden change in schedule. You can have the timer count up or down, depending on your preference. You can choose whether to show only warning colors, the current time of day, or the counting timer. Great for Rehearsals If you know how long your time slot is, Fin will help you practice sticking to it. Use Fin during rehearsals to get a good sense of how long you’re going over or under your allotted time. Fin will automatically start an overtime counter once the timer runs out, so you’ll know not only that the presentation is going too long, but also by how much. Features in the free version: • Large numbers that are easy to read from across a room. • One timer • Up to 3 visual warnings which change the screen background color at times specified by the user. (Any of these three warnings can be switched on or off as you see fit.) • Up to 12 editable templates • The option to play sounds for warning times or when time runs out. On devices with vibration support, warnings can vibrate as well. • Dark and light themes to match your stage conditions. • The ability to count up or down and switch between the two, even after you’ve started the timer. • The ability to hide the counter and just show different background colors, or show the current time instead of the counter. • An overtime counter that counts up after time is up. • A custom message when the timer runs out. • Siri Shortcut support. Launch your favorite Fin presets with your voice. • Add or subtract time with a circle gesture. Trace a circle on screen clockwise or counterclockwise to add or subtract time. (iOS devices only.) • Notifications for when the timer runs out while the device is off, or the app is in the background. • Need to switch to another app while Fin is running? No problem. Fin will calculate the time even while you’re gone. • Remote control of your iPhone timer using Apple Watch. • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Vison Pro, and Mac. Upgrade to Fin pro for: • Unlimited timers • Unlimited warnings • Unlimited templates • Syncing of timers and templates over iCloud • Speak a timer: Create a timer by simply speaking the amount of time you need. • Remote control and syncing of two or more devices running a single timer. • Universal purchase gives you access to iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, and Mac versions at no extra cost. Privacy Policy: https://fintimer.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VibeTimer

This app provides a silent, vibrating timer for various uses like meditation, presentations, or baby sleep training. It features subtle haptic feedback and a clear visual countdown, allowing for discreet notifications without audible alarms.

Highlights
  • Haptic vibrating alarm
  • Clear time visualization
  • Background operation
  • Silent notifications
  • Visual countdown bar
Features
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VibeTimer App: The Silent, Subtle Haptic Timer for Meditation, Kids, and More Looking for a silent, vibrating timer that won’t interrupt your focus? VibeTimer is designed to keep you in control. The app notifies you with gentle haptic feedback, allowing you to stay mindful and undistracted. No loud alarms. No disruptions. Just peace of mind. You could even intuitively decide to meditate or stay in flow a little longer. The app is unobtrusive and discreet, so others won’t hear any alarm going off. VibeTimer is a great tool for simple and silent haptic vibrating notifications. Key Features: • Haptic Vibrating Alarm: Receive two subtle vibrations when your timer ends—perfect for meditation, mindfulness, baby sleep training, or presentations where silence is essential. • Clear Time Visualization: The intuitive orange circular bar provides a clear visual countdown. It also shows a clock, so you have all relevant time information at hand. A quick glimpse shows time progress while keeping you focused. Ideal for meditation or teaching kids time management. • Background Mode: Use other apps worry-free. VibeTimer continues running in the background, sending notifications with vibrating alarm to your phone or watch when the timer ends. Perfect For: • Meditation: Stay mindful with subtle notifications, and decide when to extend your session. • Presentations: Keep on schedule without distracting your audience, thanks to the vibrating alarm. • Baby Sleep Training: Set a timer to gently remind yourself when it’s time to check on your baby, helping establish a consistent sleep routine without loud alarms or disruptions. • Parenting: Teach kids time management with an intuitive and fun visual timer. Why Choose VibeTimer? VibeTimer is a simple and user-friendly timer designed for silent and mindful moments. Available for a small one-time fee, your purchase not only supports ongoing updates but also the development of new apps. Download VibeTimer Today and Experience the Subtle Power of a Silent Haptic Timer! Designed for your peace of mind.

Screenshots

Timer for Rehearsal4 screens
VibeTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timer for Rehearsal at Free against VibeTimer's $2.99. Timer for Rehearsal also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 1) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). VibeTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads 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

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download; VibeTimer costs $2.99 up front. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VibeTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VibeTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Rehearsal has 137 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Timer for Rehearsal's written reviews are positive against 50% of VibeTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, VibeTimer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Timer for Rehearsal versus VibeTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for RehearsalVibeTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (137 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph CieplinskiMarieke Elise Thurlings-Tor

Customer experience

Timer for Rehearsal

All ratings137 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative24.2%

VibeTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Timer for Rehearsal

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • No support reply
  • Cannot connect iPhone and iPad
  • Does not work with Apple TV
  • Requires repurchase after update
  • Remote control crashes
Show 5 more
  • Showstopping glitch on Apple TV 4K full screen
  • Crashes when connecting iPhone and iPad
  • Cannot connect to remote device
  • Won't launch on iPad
  • Remote connection issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Improve UX design for settings
  • Better range for remote connection
  • Allow user to control countdown clock font
  • Change color of countdown clock
  • Improve Apple TV functionality
Show 2 more
  • Add count up when final time is reached
  • Allow custom sounds

VibeTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer for Rehearsal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Access14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99
None

VibeTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer for Rehearsal free?
Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VibeTimer free?
VibeTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer?
VibeTimer is rated higher. Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while VibeTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer have ads?
Neither Timer for Rehearsal nor VibeTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer?
Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, and VibeTimer every 3 months. Most recently, Timer for Rehearsal was updated on November 6, 2026 and VibeTimer on November 4, 2026.

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