Comparison

Musica Timer vs RoutineGate

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

Head to head
About

Musica Timer

This app offers advanced timer functionalities beyond standard options. Customize timers with custom music, set specific durations down to the second, and control audio output to earphones only. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and vibration-only alerts.

Highlights
  • Second-scale timer precision
  • Custom music integration
  • Earphone-only audio output
  • Numeric keypad input
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Vibration-only alerts
  • Fade-in/out effects
Features
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“Default timer App is not enough of the feature for me …” Have you ever thought such a thing? “I would like ...“ - to set a timer on the second time scale! - to use just my own musics for a timer! - to listen the sound of timer only from earphone! - to set the time with a numeric keypad! - to set the timer on the time of end! - to use more than one timer at the same time! - to use a timer only with vibration, without sounds! “Musica Timer” will answer such a request. If you have been dissatisfied with the default timer App, please try this App! #. Strong Point - You can set a timer at either term or time of end on the second time scale. - You can use as a off-timer (sleep timer). - This App shows both of time of start and estimated time of end during a timer running. - You can set more than one timer, and run more than one timer at the same time (You cannot add more than three timers without Add-on). - You can set a time with a numeric keypad. - You can use your own musics for a timer (therefore, this App has no sound contents). - You can make a music list as you like, and set a playing mode on a timer to repeat and shuffle. - You can also make no musics list on a timer, which output no sounds. - You can set a vibration on a timer regardless of the setting of sounds (iPad has no vibration feature). - You can set max 60 seconds fade-in for playing musics on a on-timer. On a off-timer, you can set fade-out to the end of timer as you like. - You can set max sound volume for each of timer. - The App can show also Greenwich Time. - You can select theme color among 7 colors (add-on is required). - You can access this App from “Today” widget. - You can organize this App with URL scheme (jp.37.MusicaTimer://) in other Apps such as lunchers. Audio output mode of this App is almost same as default Music App, as mentioned below. - Output volume is always depend on the volume setting of the device. If the App outputs no sounds, please check to see if the volume setting of device is “Mute”. - Even if the App runs at background, the App outputs sounds. - When the App is terminated completely, the App stops the sounds. - Even if the device is at the silent mode, the App outputs sounds. - When you use an earphone, the App outputs sounds only from earphone. - When you plug an earphone, the App changes the audio output to the earphone from the speaker, but the sounds is continued. - When you unplug the earphone, the App stops the sounds. #. Notice - This App has no sound contents, please prepare by yourself. - This App can work at the background, but when you terminate this App completely, no sound comes out at the end of each timer except for text notification. - Sound output of this App is interrupted and terminated by the sounds of the other Apps and the telephone bell (the timers do not stop). - Sound outputs of the other Apps, such as default Music App, are interrupted by sounds of this App. On the other hand, the sounds of the telephone and the default Alarm App are not interrupted by this App. #. Disclaimer - Please check carefully End User License Agreement (EULA) before using the App. - Additionally, you may not use this App unless you agree to terms included below. - You agree to assume full and sole responsibility for any use of this App. - We are not responsible for any damages or injury, including but not limited to special or consequential damages, that result from your use of (or inability to use) this App, including any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation, computer virus, or other computer malfunction.

About

RoutineGate

Features
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RoutineGate helps you create focused time using Screen Time by limiting selected apps, categories, and websites. If you keep opening things “just for a second,” set simple time rules and stay on track. ■ What you can do • Choose apps, categories, and websites to block • See your current status and time remaining on the Home screen ■ Two ways to block • Schedule Blocks→Set days and start/end time to block during specific time windows. • Timer Blocks→Set a daily total limit (minutes) and block after you reach it. ■ Unlock & pause (behavior depends on the mode) • Allow immediate unlock, unlock after a waiting time, or disallow unlock • Pick the intensity that fits your routine. ■ Premium (auto-renewable subscription) • Monthly / yearly plans • Includes stronger focus modes and enhanced anti-bypass features (within iOS limitations). • Pricing, billing, and free-trial availability follow what’s shown in the App Store and your settings. • Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ■ Languages • Japanese / English (switch in Settings; follows device language if not selected) ■ Important note • Blocking/unlocking behavior depends on iOS and Screen Time permission. Some features require permission to work. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/routinegate/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/routinegate/privacy-policy Requires iOS / iPadOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

Musica Timer4 screens
RoutineGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoutineGate at every 3 days against Musica Timer's monthly. Musica Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Musica Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and RoutineGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Musica Timer ships an update monthly, RoutineGate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Musica Timer versus RoutineGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusica TimerRoutineGate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KATOHSORACRAFTLAB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Musica Timer

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Remove Limit$1.99
  • Select Theme Color$1.99
2 purchases

RoutineGate

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$8.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Musica Timer free?
Musica Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoutineGate free?
RoutineGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Musica Timer or RoutineGate have ads?
Neither Musica Timer nor RoutineGate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Musica Timer or RoutineGate?
Musica Timer ships an update monthly, and RoutineGate every 3 days. Most recently, Musica Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and RoutineGate on October 7, 2026.

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