# CipherRounds vs Code Timer

The clearest difference is price: CipherRounds at Free against Code Timer's $3.99. CipherRounds also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). Code Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CipherRounds is free to download; Code Timer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Code Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CipherRounds has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CipherRounds ships an update every 2 months, Code Timer every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CipherRounds | Code Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherrounds/id787557015/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-timer-er-aid/id6445837129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 62 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cipherhealth Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/787557018) | [Zachery Gentry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638986232) |

## What reviewers say

### CipherRounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipherrounds/id787557015)

This application streamlines healthcare rounding processes for various staff roles, offering detailed reporting and analytics. It enhances visibility, transparency, and accountability within healthcare organizations, empowering staff to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

**Highlights:** Intuitive rounding interface, Multiple rounding programs (executive, nurse, staff, safety), Comprehensive reporting suite, Advanced analytics, Patient engagement platform integration, Outcome and experience improvement tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Code Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-timer-er-aid/id6445837129)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

This application helps first responders track time-sensitive events during emergencies. It offers intuitive timing, event logging, and offline functionality for enhanced coordination and post-operation review. Designed for reliability when every second counts.

**Highlights:** Intuitive event timing, Event logging and history, User-friendly interface, Offline functionality, Enhanced team coordination, No personal data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CipherRounds free?

CipherRounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Code Timer free?

Code Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CipherRounds or Code Timer?

Code Timer is rated higher. CipherRounds averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Code Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CipherRounds or Code Timer have ads?

Neither CipherRounds nor Code Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CipherRounds or Code Timer?

CipherRounds ships an update every 2 months, and Code Timer every 2 days. Most recently, CipherRounds was updated on September 19, 2026 and Code Timer on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*