Comparison

LiveTime Viewer vs Timer®

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

Head to head
About

LiveTime Viewer

View your Live Time Clock Display on any iOS device. This companion app allows you to monitor live event times remotely, supporting both portrait and landscape orientations. It automatically discovers nearby clocks or connects via URL.

Highlights
  • Remote clock display viewing
  • Portrait and landscape support
  • Disable device sleep
  • Automatic clock discovery
  • Connect via URL
  • Maintains connection across networks
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**NOTE: Live Time Viewer is used in conjunction with Live Time for macOS. If you do not own or have viewing access to Live Time for macOS with an enabled Clock Display, you won’t have anything to view with this iOS app. Live Time Viewer is the easiest way to see your Live Time Clock Display on any iOS device! Need to keep track of your live event’s time but aren’t at a laptop or desktop computer? No problem, now you can keep track of your event anywhere you have an iOS device and an internet connection (cellular or wifi). Supports portrait and landscape viewing. • Ability to disable your device from sleeping while viewing a Clock. • Automatic discovery of nearby Live Time Clocks Displays for quick connecting. • Quickly load Live Time clocks to watch by simply entering a URL. • Automatically keeps you connected even when switching between cellular and wifi connections when the Clock Display is externally available through a global hostname.

About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

Screenshots

LiveTime Viewer2 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiveTime Viewer at none against Timer®'s shown. LiveTime Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Timer®'s advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 9). On price, rating 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LiveTime Viewer against 4.7 for Timer®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of LiveTime Viewer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveTime Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LiveTime Viewer versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveTime ViewerTimer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings938 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkflow NetworkUniCom Technology

Customer experience

LiveTime Viewer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

LiveTime Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveTime Viewer free?
LiveTime Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LiveTime Viewer or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. LiveTime Viewer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do LiveTime Viewer or Timer® have ads?
Timer® shows ads; LiveTime Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, LiveTime Viewer or Timer®?
LiveTime Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, LiveTime Viewer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Timer® on October 13, 2026.

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