Disco Timer vs One Tap Timer
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!
One Tap Timer
This app offers a straightforward countdown timer designed for everyday tasks. It features simple controls, quick setup with presets, and customizable alerts, all within a distraction-free interface. Ideal for studying, cooking, workouts, and more.
- Tap to start, pause, resume
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
- Instant presets and custom duration
- Light and Dark visual themes
- Sound or vibration alerts
- Focus and study timer
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Looking for a simple timer? Stop fumbling with complex settings. Just tap and focus. One Tap Timer is the most intuitive countdown timer app for your daily life. We stripped away the clutter to give you a timer that just works. Whether you are studying, working out, or cooking, simply set your time and go. ■ SIMPLE & FAST • Simple Controls: Tap anywhere to start, pause, or resume. • Distraction-Free: A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus on the numbers. • Quick Setup: Use instant presets (30 seconds, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min) or set a custom duration. • Stay Awake: The screen never dims while your timer is running. ■ ALARMS & THEMES • Flexible Alarms: Choose between sound, vibration, or silent — perfect for quiet libraries or loud kitchens. • Background Alarms: Get an alarm when time's up, even with the screen off. • Visual Themes: Switch between a crisp Light Mode and an eye-friendly Dark Mode. ■ PERFECT FOR • Focus & Study: Pomodoro technique, exams, and reading sessions. • Board Games: Turn limits for Rummikub, Chess, or party games. • Work: Presentations, public speaking practice, and meetings. • Cooking: Boiling eggs, brewing coffee, or steeping tea. • Fitness: Planking, HIIT intervals, and rest between sets. ■ 100% FREE (OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL) One Tap Timer is completely free to use. An optional one-time purchase removes ads forever (No subscriptions). Experience the beauty of simplicity. Download One Tap Timer today.
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Verdict
Disco Timer and One Tap Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Disco Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's. Disco Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). One Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Disco Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and One Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Disco Timer against 4.6 for One Tap Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Disco Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's.
Disco Timer ships an update every 5 months, One Tap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disco Timer | One Tap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98 ratings) — better | 4.6 (36 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | 36 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days — 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, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codulis | StedyWorks |
Customer experience
Disco Timer
One Tap Timer
In-app purchases
Disco Timer
- Disco Timer Premium$0.99
One Tap Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
