# Disco Timer vs Herotime Zero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Herotime Zero at none against Disco Timer's 1. Herotime Zero also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Disco Timer's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Disco Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Herotime Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Herotime Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disco Timer has 97 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Disco Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herotime Zero's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disco Timer | Herotime Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-timer-visual-countdown/id986510052/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herotime-zero-timer-stopwatch-simply-big/id1235531458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codulis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335542761) | [blue media labs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072873742) |

## What reviewers say

### Disco Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-timer-visual-countdown/id986510052)

This app provides a visually intuitive countdown timer for various tasks, from cooking to presentations. Its unique rotary gesture for setting time and large display make it easy to use and read from a distance. Customize alerts and colors for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Rotary gesture time setting, Large, high-contrast display, Glanceable from a distance, Disable auto-lock option, Customizable color combinations (Premium), Variety of exclusive alert tones

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disco Timer Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Herotime Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herotime-zero-timer-stopwatch-simply-big/id1235531458)

A simple and reliable countdown timer and stopwatch with large, easy-to-read digits. Features innovative precision wheel and tap technologies for accurate adjustments and timing. Designed for maximum readability on iPhones and iPads, even after device restarts.

**Highlights:** Large digit display, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Precision wheel adjustment, Precision tap timing, Reliable background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Disco Timer free?

Disco Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Herotime Zero free?

Herotime Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Disco Timer or Herotime Zero?

Herotime Zero is rated higher. Disco Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Herotime Zero averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Disco Timer or Herotime Zero have ads?

Neither Disco Timer nor Herotime Zero shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*