Comparison

Pocket Timer. vs ZaWorld

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Timer.

This interval timer app assists with various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and MMA. It allows for custom timers with specific durations, sounds, and vibrations, supporting background operation and multiple tasks.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Background operation support
  • Large, clear time display
  • Passcode and Touch ID protection
  • iCloud and Dropbox backup
  • Fifteen default workout templates
Features
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Pocket Timer is a smart and simple app to help finishing interval activities. When you are doing interval trainings such as running, boxing, yoga, MMA, HIIT, cycling, stretching, tabata and 7- Minutes workout etc, Pocket Timer will assist you finishing them without worrying about time, all you need to do is starting the relevant timer, then you can exercise or rest based the interval schedule. Key Features: ⁃ Custom timers including activity name, duration, interval or rest time, background color and alert sound for each activity, and vibrate or not. ⁃ Large and clear time and task display. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ Support multiple tasks running, such as running with music or video play. ⁃ Slide to edit time easily. ⁃ Creates unlimited reminders. ⁃ Passcode protection. ⁃ Supports Touch ID as passcode. ⁃ iCloud backup and restore. ⁃ Dropbox backup and restore. ⁃ Supports iPhone and iPad version. ⁃ Fifteen default templates: HIIT Tabata Boxing MMA WOD Yoga Jogging Dumbbell Pushups Situps Pullups Squats Rope Skipping Reading plan Lesson Plan If you have any question, please email to linklinksapp@tom.com.

About

ZaWorld

Features
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[Concept] Byouyomi – Limit Break Timer is a count-up timer designed for 30 seconds of all-out physical effort. Its true value lies in the final 10 seconds—when things get toughest. • Just like in a 30-second Shogi match, the app counts aloud “1, 2, 3…” to build tension and sharpen your focus. • When you’re nearing your limit, shout “The World!” and time will stop. Break your limits with your own voice. That’s what this timer is all about. Perfect for core training, multi-ball table tennis drills, planks, and other high-intensity workouts. Visuals, voice, and tension—experience a new kind of countdown timer designed to push you beyond your limits. [Features] ● Tap the screen to begin. A 3-second countdown is followed by a 30-second count-up.  - Audio cues signal the countdown and the start.  - Time is displayed with numbers and a visual gauge. ● The app uses Shogi-style voice countdown—with a rising count from 1.  - Audio cues at 10 and 20 seconds  - After 20 seconds, it counts aloud every second from 1 to 9 ● After 20 seconds, shout “The World!” to stop time.  - Microphone and speech recognition permissions are required  - During time stop, the display and voice effects change dramatically ● At the end of 30 seconds, you’ll hear an audio cue.  - If time stop is active when you reach 30 seconds, a special sound plays to boost your motivation.

Screenshots

Pocket Timer.4 screens
ZaWorld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZaWorld at none against Pocket Timer.'s 2. ZaWorld also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Pocket Timer.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price 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. Pocket Timer. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 6 months. ZaWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, ZaWorld every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pocket Timer. versus ZaWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Timer.ZaWorld
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINKLINKS LTDOMTea App

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Timer.

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - 6 months7 Days trial$1.996 Months
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$49.99
None

ZaWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Timer. free?
Pocket Timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZaWorld free?
ZaWorld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Timer. or ZaWorld have ads?
Pocket Timer. shows ads; ZaWorld does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Timer. or ZaWorld?
Pocket Timer. ships an update every 8 months, and ZaWorld every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Timer. was updated on October 11, 2026 and ZaWorld on October 7, 2026.

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