Comparison

R vs Hoop Timer

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

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About

R

Features
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R-Timer is a timer that plays the sound of a gong - designed for sports matches such as boxing. The sound of a gong is played at the beginning and end of a round. You can also make some wooden clappers make a sound just before the end of a round. New functionality has been added for providing notifications while the app or OS is in suspend mode. Enable the notification functionality to receive notifications through messages and gong sounds. The notification functionality settings can be found under the settings screen. Notification Functionality in Suspend Mode - The volume of the notifications is determined by the OS settings. - Putting the app in suspend mode and active mode repeatedly will make the end time slip. - Notification sounds may not be played successfully on low specification devices. - The number of configurable notifications is determined by the OS. Setting too many notifications will cause the notification functionality to stop working. - The app may behave differently between running in normal mode and in notification mode. - To stop notifications, please stop the app or open the app's settings screen. Functionality - Notifies you of the beginning and end of a round by playing the sound of a gong. - Find out the end time by looking at the settings screen - Added at the start of the round the voice, such as "Round One" (up to 1-30 round) - Add a voice such as "box" or "Fight" at the start of the round - Can give a signal just before the end of a round by playing some wooden clappers. - Can configure a different sound for the end of the last round. - As you might not be able to tap on the screen, you can start, pause, and restart the app by shaking the device. - Pause and restart the timer while it is running. - Configure it only once and next time you will be able to use it straight away. - Configurable volume Note: the volume in the app is determined by the volume set on your device, so if the volume is too low, please increase the volume on your device. Specifications Setting the Number of Rounds : 1 - 200 Time per round : 0[sec] - 100[min]59[sec] Preparation time : 0[sec] - 1000[sec] Signal before end of round : None - Time per round Resting time : 0[sec] - 1000[sec] Time display : 24[hour] or AM/PM Signal Start of round : Gong, Chinese gong, Bell End of round : Gong, Chinese gong, Bell End of last round : Gong, Chinese gong, Bell Signal before end of round : Wooden clappers, Chinese gong, Bell Note: the volume in the app is determined by the volume set on your device, so if the volume is too low, please increase the volume on your device.

About

Hoop Timer

This app provides essential timers and score management tools for basketball games and practices. It features a main game timer, a 24-second shot clock with customizable presets, team foul tracking, and an intuitive score display. Easily manage ball possession and access rule presets for various leagues.

Highlights
  • Main game timer
  • 24-second shot clock
  • Team foul display
  • Score tracking
  • Ball possession indicator
  • One-tap rule presets
Features
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“Hoop Timer” is an all-in-one app offering the timers and score management you need for basketball games and practices. 【Main Features】 ■ Main Timer Set the game duration, then start/pause/reset as needed A buzzer sounds when time runs out, ensuring you never miss a critical play ■ Shot Clock (Sub Timer, 24-Second Timer) Manage the essential 24-second shot clock required in basketball Start and stop in sync with the main timer A distinct buzzer alerts you when the shot clock expires Includes a court-switch function 14-Second Reset? Built-in! → Flip on the 30-second shot clock by selecting NCAA (Men), or the 12-second clock by choosing 3x3 in Settings. ■ Team Foul Display Easily add or subtract each team’s foul count (0–5) Reset fouls each quarter with a dedicated button Swap Home and Away with a single tap Ball possession automatically switches when sides are exchanged for added convenience ■ Score Display One-tap scoring for both Home and Away teams (+1, +2, +3, -1) Keep track of points accurately to ensure smooth gameplay ■ Ball Possession Indicator Instantly see which team has possession at a glance Switch possession with a simple tap ■One-Tap Rule Presets<New in v3.0 > Pick NBA, FIBA, NCAA (Men), or 3x3. Set it in Settings and your timers auto-configure—game-ready in a tap! 【Operation / UI & UXRecommended For】 Large buttons and text make it easy to operate from courtside A simple, intuitive interface suitable for beginners, coaches, and everyone in between 【Recommended For】 Coaches and team managers who want an easy way to manage basketball games Anyone looking to smartly track scores and time in practice games, street basketball, or 3-on-3 Players and referees who prefer a straightforward approach to thoroughly manage basketball rules 【Technical & Other Details】 Built with the latest SwiftUI for smooth performance and beautiful animations Stable performance powered by ObservableObject state management Compatible with both iPhone and iPad for a comfortable experience on any screen size Download “Hoop Timer” now and make your basketball games and practices run more smoothly!

Screenshots

R4 screens
Hoop Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hoop Timer at Free against R's $0.99. Hoop Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). R's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Hoop Timer is free to download; R costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R ships an update every 3 months, Hoop Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
R versus Hoop Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRHoop Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshiaki OnishiYusuke Kiyoi

In-app purchases

None

R

No in-app purchases

None

Hoop Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R free?
R costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hoop Timer free?
Hoop Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R or Hoop Timer have ads?
Neither R nor Hoop Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R or Hoop Timer?
R ships an update every 3 months, and Hoop Timer fortnightly. Most recently, R was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hoop Timer on June 11, 2026.

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