Timers! vs The Artclock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timers!
This utility allows for an unlimited number of simultaneous timers, perfect for timing multiple tasks at once. It offers an intuitive interface with a dial in landscape and a digital display in portrait mode for easy time setting.
- Unlimited simultaneous timers
- Intuitive dial interface (landscape)
- Digital display interface (portrait)
- Customizable timer names
- Timer status icons
- Simple time scale selection
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An app that allows a very large (effectively unlimited) number of timers to run simultaneously. Time multiple cooking pots, time the glue drying time, time the developing of a photographic print, time a time-out, time a turn in Pictionary, time a test, time the breaks between tests when you're a proctor, time a time-out, time a turn in a debate. Time anything! The app uses a dial when the device is in landscape and a digital display in portrait. A timer is very simple to set -- in landscape you touch the dial and drag the dial to the time you want. No longer do you need to scroll through a picker where you can only see several lines. If the devices is in portrait then you touch the digital display and select the time by scrolling through the digits. Creating a new timer is a simple matter of touching a button and then selecting the time scale. You can also rename the new timer and change the order of the timers in the list. A simple, intuitive icon in the list show if the timer is running and what percentage of the time is left. Great for busy cooks, hobbyists, and anybody who needs to time stuff. See the support site at https://sites.google.com/site/dlkssoftware/timers-for-ios for more information and help. Supports all iOS devices running iOS 8 and later.
The Artclock
This app reimagines your desk clock with a fluid, visual representation of time. It uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to display the passage of hours and minutes through color and motion, offering a calming and aesthetic alternative to traditional timekeeping.
- Fluid representation of time
- Dynamic color and motion
- Adjustable transparency and depth
- Satisfying hour reset animation
- Visual hourly progress indicator
- Minimalist customization (numbers/words)
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Time isn’t just numbers; it’s a living canvas. Reimagine your desk clock. No ticking, no clutter—just color, motion, and time. The Artclock is a high-concept, kinetic timepiece designed for the modern aesthetic. It moves away from the ticking clock and toward a fluid representation of "the now." Experience a clock that breathes. The Artclock transforms the passage of time into a mesmerizing visual journey of light and color. Inspired by the natural rhythms of the day, The Artclock uses dynamic layering and smooth animations to show you exactly where you stand in the current hour. Watch as the minutes "slice" through a foreground of color, gradually revealing the foundation beneath. As the day turns to night, The Artclock follows the sun, shifting its palette to match the world outside your window. Features You’ll Love: Tailored Transparency: Use the custom glassmorphic slider to adjust the depth and intensity of the clock's layers. Fluid Transitions: Watch the hour reset with a satisfying sweep animation that resets the canvas. Visual Hourly Progress: See the hour pass through a growing circular reveal. Always On: Perfect for use as a dedicated desk clock or nightstand display. Minimalist Customization: Switch between numbers and words, and adjust transparency to match your style.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Artclock at Free against Timers!'s $0.99. The Artclock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
The Artclock is free to download; Timers! costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Artclock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Timers! ships an update every 6 months, The Artclock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timers! | The Artclock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Donald King | Rien Heald |
Customer experience
Timers!
The Artclock
In-app purchases
Timers!
No in-app purchases
The Artclock
No in-app purchases









