My Music Timer vs Gentle Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Music Timer
This app functions as a versatile timer that can play music from your library or custom sounds. It offers flexible notification options, including silent mode and background operation, and can even pause music playback when the timer ends. Ideal for productivity or relaxation.
- Plays music from iTunes and recorded sounds
- Works in background and silent mode
- Stops music playback at timer end
- Customizable sound and vibration notifications
- Displays remaining time on app icon
- Restores system volume automatically
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----- User's reviews ----- Peace of mind ***** by Aliyaan I always wanted this feature as a built-in in iOS,, nevermind, well this app is one the most useful app in App Store.. Recommending to every music person out there First review I've ever written about an app. But worth the time... ***** by Hr23331 ... To let people know that I spent WAY too much time (gee, thanks Apple App Store) looking for a timer app that plays a random song from my playlist. I use it to enhance my Pomodoro technique for productivity. I love the randomness of the app to pick a song from among my favorites as kind of an award for doing focused work. Anyway good job on the app. Pretty, too - I can't abide ugly interfaces. 使いやすい! ***** レビュー作成者 口笛を吹きながら全力疾走 iPhoneのタイマーだと、サイレントにしていても音が出てしまうのですが、これは、操作可能なので大変便利です デザインもきれいで気に入っています^^ 便利 ***** レビュー作成者 のんたん0841 すごく使いやすくて、便利ー めっちゃ便利!! ***** レビュー作成者 ahiru2gou 細かい時間設定が出来ていい! これいい! ***** レビュー作成者 パープルピック 使いやすくてサードパーティーアプリもよく対応するよ! ---------- [1] This Music timer works well in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb mode. [2] You can use other apps freely, the timer will notify you at the time. [3] Rest comfortably while listening to music. My Music Timer will turn off the music at the time instead of you. [4] A convenient timer that can be used without any complicated settings. [5] Supports a lots of sounds like various melodies, music in iTunes and the recorded sound. *** Key Features *** 1. You can use the music in iTunes and the recorded sound. 2. After the execution of My Music Timer, this app works fine in the background state after you run other applications. 3. Notify as wanted sound or vibration at the end of the timer whether you're in Silent mode or Do Not Disturb mode. 4. Can stop the music playback of other apps at the end of the timer. (Default music app can be stopped in the background state. However, other music apps will turn off when the My Music Timer is on the screen.) 5. Display the number of remaining time on the app icon. 6. While using headphones, hearing protection setting is able to prohibit the sudden volume change. 7. Automatically restores the system volume after the timer ends. 8. Sound and vibration can be selected as "none , once , repeat". 9. Easy to change sound, vibration and the screen lighting settings from the timer screen while timer is working. 10. Able to play melodies, music in iTunes and recorded sounds as random.
Gentle Timer
This app offers a visually appealing, ad-free timer for focus, productivity, and managing children's routines. It supports various timer types, including countdown, Pomodoro, and interval, with extensive customization options for backgrounds, music, and themes. It also includes helpful everyday tools like a calculator and breathing exercises.
- Visual countdown timers
- Pomodoro focus sessions
- Interval training timers
- Multi timer support
- Customizable backgrounds and music
- Everyday utility tools
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Gentle Timer is a cheerful timer with cute animated characters. Set a time, and a character walks across the screen as the timer counts down. When it reaches the other side, time is up. You can always see how much time is left. • Pick a cute character, an animated background, and calming music. • Your character can leave a trail of sparkles, rubber ducks, or baby chicks. • A race car can drive around the timer and finish when time is up. • Choose a pet to pop up and cheer you on. • Your pet also shows on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Dynamic Island. • Fun animations play when your timer starts and when it ends. Use it for brushing teeth, homework, cooking, reading, or a short break at work. It also has a stopwatch, breathing exercises, and a Pomodoro timer for work and breaks. You can run more than one timer at once, too. There is also a simple Apple Watch timer. Free to download, with no ads and no subscription. Unlock more characters, pets, backgrounds, and music with a one-time purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gentle Timer at 4.6 against My Music Timer's 3.9. Gentle Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). My Music Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, monetization model 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. Gentle Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Music Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gentle Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gentle Timer has 378 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of My Music Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gentle Timer's.
My Music Timer ships an update every 8 months, Gentle Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Music Timer | Gentle Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (43 ratings) | 4.6 (378 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 378 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nowApp Inc. | JOHNNY LI |
Customer experience
My Music Timer
Gentle Timer
Bugs and requests
My Music Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gentle Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- No sound issues reported
- Seconds not displayed on countdown
- Landscape mode not working
Requested features
8 requests- More free options
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to set specific seconds
- Toggle off motion on settings menu
- Cat character option
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- View of all timers set all time
- Ability to create 'Goals' (e.g., set 40 hours)
- Dinosaur character option
In-app purchases
My Music Timer
No in-app purchases
Gentle Timer
- Go Premium$4.99
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