Disco Timer vs MillisecondTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disco Timer
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.
- 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
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Boiling an egg, timing a presentation, or starting your next Pomodoro – Disco Timer is a universal countdown clock for all sorts of tasks. Setting the timer duration is based on 60-minute circle of traditional analog watches – you just wind it up with a single rotary gesture. Then tap the display to run, pause, or reset the timer. Large, high-contrast representation of the remaining time makes it glanceable from quite a distance. And an option to disable the Auto-Lock can keep the device awake while the timer is running. This comes in very handy when keeping an eye on the progress is as important as the finishing time itself. The face of the timer can be customized by choosing from a variety of color combinations (Premium feature). And for the completion alert – you can select from a dozen great-sounding tones, all of which are crafted exclusively for Codulis apps. Give Disco Timer a try, and let us know what you think!
MillisecondTimer
This app provides highly accurate timing tools, including a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock, all with millisecond precision. It's designed for precise measurements in workouts, games, and everyday situations, offering background operation and seamless switching between apps.
- Millisecond precision timing
- Countdown timer with custom intervals
- Stopwatch for accurate interval recording
- Real-time millisecond clock display
- Background operation and notifications
- Recent timers for quick reuse
- Customizable 12/24 hour clock format
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Millisecond Timer is an all‑in‑one app that lets you use a countdown timer, stopwatch, and clock with millisecond (0.001 second) precision. Millisecond Stopwatch records your time accurately down to the millisecond, and Millisecond Clock shows the current time with millisecond precision. When you first install the app, a simple tutorial appears automatically so you can learn how it works and start using it right away. Use Millisecond Timer and Millisecond Stopwatch in situations like these - Measuring workout intervals and exercise times that need accurate records (running, marathon training, etc.) - Everyday situations where you need a precise countdown - Events or games that require millisecond‑level countdowns - Timer challenge games with friends, such as “Who can stop closest to 2.785 seconds?” or for fair draws and random picks 【Millisecond Timer】 - Set timers in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. - Easily increase or decrease the time using the + and − buttons. - Press and hold the + or − button to quickly set the exact time you want. - Instantly reuse your recent timers from the Recent Timers list. - Tap the displayed time to type in a value faster than using buttons. - Get notified when the timer finishes, even if you’re using another app (background) or your device is locked. - If the timer is running and you switch to another app, it will keep counting and resume seamlessly when you return. 【Millisecond Stopwatch】 - Record times one by one with millisecond precision. 【Millisecond Clock】 - See the current time in real time, down to the millisecond. - Choose between 12‑hour and 24‑hour formats in Settings. - Enjoy a clean digital clock design with a digital‑style font. If you find a bug or have a feature request, go to Settings in the app and use “Send Bug Report & feedback” to contact the developer. 【Pro Version】 Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, as well as a lifetime purchase. - Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID. - You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple Account settings. - If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing date, your subscription may renew automatically. - All subscription terms follow Apple’s App Store policies. • Terms of Use: https://comdori.tistory.com/179 • Privacy Policy: https://comdori.tistory.com/161
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Disco Timer at none against MillisecondTimer's shown. Disco Timer also leads on ratings volume (97 vs 6). MillisecondTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Disco Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MillisecondTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MillisecondTimer 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Disco Timer ships an update every 5 months, MillisecondTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disco Timer | MillisecondTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (97 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codulis | WONJI HA |
Customer experience
Disco Timer
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In-app purchases
Disco Timer
- Disco Timer Premium$2.99
MillisecondTimer
- MillisecondTimer Pro Month Plan$1.001 Month
- MillisecondTimer Pro Annual Plan$5.991 Year
- MillisecondTimer Pro Lifetime$34.99
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