One vs Timely Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
One
A straightforward countdown timer for iPhone designed for ease of use. Its intuitive interface allows you to start and manage timers with a single tap, making it a convenient tool for daily tasks. The app focuses on essential functionality without unnecessary complexity.
- One-tap timer start and toggle
- Vivid and intuitive user interface
- Ergonomic design and functionality
- Convenient for everyday use
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One-Tap Timer (tm) is a simple yet very convenient countdown timer app for your iPhone. It features a vivid and intuitive user interface with not more than just sufficient functionality. * Start and toggle your timer with just one tap. * Take advantage of our ergonomic design and functionality. * Use One-Tap Timer in your everyday life. Tip for Mac users: keep app icon in Dock.
Timely Timer
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Timely is a beautifully designed timer app for structured routines, focus sessions, and interval workflows. Create multi-step timer templates with custom names, colors, and durations. Start sessions quickly, pause and resume with confidence, and keep countdowns visible with Live Activities and Dynamic Island support. Use Timely for deep work, workouts, breathing exercises, study blocks, kitchen prep, and any routine that benefits from clear timing and simple control. Key features: • Multi-step timer templates • Quick timers and reusable routines • Live Activities and Dynamic Island support • Clear running, paused, and active session states • Sign in with Apple for secure account access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: One at none against Timely Timer's 3. One also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Timely Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 23 months). 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
Both are free to download. Timely Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. One asks for nothing beyond the download.
One ships an update every 23 months, Timely Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | One | Timely Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Prosin | Tuan Nguyen |
In-app purchases
One
No in-app purchases
Timely Timer
- Timely Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Timely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- Timely Pro$39.99
