Comparison

Musica Timer vs Tempo

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

Tempo

This app transforms countdown timers into clear visual progress indicators, helping you stay focused on tasks like work, study, or cooking. It offers multiple visualization options and a distraction-free interface, working reliably offline without requiring an account.

Highlights
  • Multiple visualization options
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Works offline
  • No account setup
  • Reliable background operation
  • Privacy-focused
Features
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If you have ever looked up and lost an hour, you do not need another number counting down. You need to see time move. Tempo turns time into something you can watch. A dandelion loses its seeds. An eclipse closes over. A snowman gives in to the sun. Glance at your phone from across the room and you know how much is left — no reading, no math. BUILT FOR TIME BLINDNESS Numbers are abstract. If your brain does not track elapsed time on its own, "20 minutes" means nothing until it is already gone. Tempo makes time spatial instead, so you feel it draining rather than having to calculate it. FROM ONE MINUTE TO ONE YEAR Most timers stop at an hour. Tempo has six scales: • MINUTE — a focus sprint or a short break • HOUR — the meeting, the work block • DAY — how much of today is actually left • MONTH — the deadline that still feels far away • SEASON (Pro) — the three months you keep meaning to use • YEAR — the one nobody shows you The longer scales run live against the real calendar. Open Tempo in October and the year is already most of the way gone. That is not a gimmick — for anyone who loses whole weeks, seeing it is the point. SEVEN VISUALIZATIONS Dandelion, Dots, Eclipse, Ember, Sand, Snowman, and Thunderstorm. Pick the one your brain actually reads, and set it as your default. ON YOUR WRIST AND LOCK SCREEN An Apple Watch app and Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets keep your current scale in view without opening anything — so checking the time stops being the distraction. BUILT TO STAY QUIET • No account, no sign-up, no email • Works entirely offline • No streaks, no badges, no guilt mechanics • No ads, ever Tempo will not fix your relationship with time. It just makes time visible, so the hours stop disappearing without warning. Free: the Dots visualization and five of the six scales — MINUTE, HOUR, DAY, MONTH, and YEAR. A one-time Pro purchase adds Dandelion, Eclipse, Ember, Sand, Snowman, Thunderstorm, and the SEASON scale. No subscription.

Screenshots

Musica Timer4 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tempo at 5.0 against Musica Timer's 2.0. Musica Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Musica Timer ships an update monthly, Tempo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Musica Timer versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMusica TimerTempo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki KATOHFoundry24 LLC

Customer experience

Musica Timer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Tempo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Musica Timer

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

Tempo

One-time1
  • Tempo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Musica Timer free?
Musica Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Musica Timer or Tempo?
Tempo is rated higher. Musica Timer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tempo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Musica Timer or Tempo have ads?
Neither Musica Timer nor Tempo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Musica Timer or Tempo?
Musica Timer ships an update monthly, and Tempo fortnightly. Most recently, Musica Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tempo on October 9, 2026.

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