The Time Timer Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Time Timer in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Time Timer
The Insider’s Guide
Visual countdown timer app built around a disappearing disk
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among focus apps, read from Time Timer’s own pages.
Made by Time Timer LLC · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Time Timer’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Time Timer’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 35 of the 83 other focus apps we grade
Time Timer is the app edition of the company's physical visual timers, in which a colored disk shrinks as time passes. It runs single or repeating timers and can run several at once. The company describes it as suited to routines, study blocks and people who find time hard to track, and it also sells wall clocks and hand-held timers.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Time Timer, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for a visual countdown disk for focus and routines
Time Timer shows time as a disappearing red disk, and the free app runs several timers at once.
- 2
There is a free plan
Free app: up to 3 timers, several running at once, the original 60-minute red disk or any duration, and limited sound, vibration and color options.
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
iOS, Android and macOS.
- 4
Disappearing-disk timer
The remaining time is shown as a colored disk that shrinks. The disk can be set to anything from 1 second to 99:59:59, or left at the classic 60-minute red disk.
- 5
Several timers at once
Run more than one timer together, save timers for reuse, and set repeating timers of up to 99 in one run.
- 6
Routine sequencing
Premium chains timers into sequences such as a morning checklist or a set of work sprints, and groups saved timers.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 35 of 83
That is against the other focus apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
Time Timer at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Time Timer LLC
- Category
- Focus Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 14,635 ratings
The report card
Best for a visual countdown disk for focus and routines
Time Timer shows time as a disappearing red disk, and the free app runs several timers at once. Free stops at 3 timers, sequencing and sync need Premium with no price shown, and it has no break cycle or task list.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | The free app costs nothing, but the Premium price is not shown on the vendor pages or in the store text we read, so there is nothing to grade the paid side against. |
| Free plan and trial | B | The free app gives up to 3 timers, several running at once, any duration and limited sound, vibration and colour options. A person can live on that. |
| Features | C | A general countdown timer with routine sequencing, device sync and alerts. It has no break cycle or task list of its own, which a Pomodoro-style focus tool has. |
| Ease of use | B | 4.6 from about 15,000 App Store ratings. Set a time and the disk runs. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iOS, Android and Mac, with Apple Watch support. No Windows or Linux app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Time Timer is for
- Fits if you want to see time run out on a disk, for kids, meetings or focus blocks
- Works for people on iPhone, Android or Mac who run a few timers at once
Who it is not for
- Tight if you need more than 3 timers on the free app
- Skip it if you want Pomodoro cycles or a task list, as it is a plain countdown
- Watch out: sequencing, groups and cross-device sync are Premium, and the Premium price is not shown
- Watch out: no Windows or Linux app is listed
Good to know
Good for
- People who want to see time pass instead of reading a number
- Parents, teachers and therapists building routines and transitions for children
- Short work sprints and study blocks
Worth knowing
- Free app is capped at 3 timers and limited customization; sequencing, groups and cross-device sync are Premium features.
- The Premium subscription price is not shown on the vendor pages or in the store text we read, so it is not listed here.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; the vendor lists iOS, Android and Mac apps.
- It is a general countdown timer, with no break cycle or task list of its own.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
1
plan
Time Timer has a free plan.
Free
$0
Up to 3 timers, multiple timers at once, any duration, limited sound, vibration and color choices.
The free plan
Free app: up to 3 timers, several running at once, the original 60-minute red disk or any duration, and limited sound, vibration and color options.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: macOS, iOS and Android
Visual countdown timer app built around a disappearing disk. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: time blocking, Pomodoro timer.
A general countdown timer with routine sequencing, device sync and alerts.
- Disappearing-disk timer
- The remaining time is shown as a colored disk that shrinks. The disk can be set to anything from 1 second to 99:59:59, or left at the classic 60-minute red disk.
- Several timers at once
- Run more than one timer together, save timers for reuse, and set repeating timers of up to 99 in one run.
- Routine sequencing
- Premium chains timers into sequences such as a morning checklist or a set of work sprints, and groups saved timers.
- Apple Watch and device sync
- The vendor says the Apple Watch and iPhone sync. Premium adds syncing across mobile and desktop devices.
- Alerts and display options
- Choose vibration, sound or both at the end of a timer, change colors and sounds, switch light or dark mode, and keep the screen awake while the app is open.
- Companion hardware
- The same company sells physical timers, watches and dry-erase boards, and an Enterprise Edition of the app aimed at teams and schools.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- Apple Watch
Time Timer is made by Time Timer LLC.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/83
Other focus apps it is graded above
Time Timer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 35 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 13.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 54 of 83) and worst on features (C, above 5).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 84 focus apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Time Timer’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 8 of 83
- BFree plan and trialAbove 44 of 83
- CFeaturesAbove 5 of 83
- BEase of useAbove 22 of 83
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 54 of 83
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log.
You could make the core of Time Timer for yourself: Pomodoro timer and time blocking. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call.
What you could make
- Pomodoro timer and time blocking: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: an Apple Watch app.
What this rests on. Time Timer’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Pomofocus, Goodtime, Focus Keeper and Tide
The 4 tools Time Timer is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Pomofocus
Free plan · from $3/mo
Browser-based Pomodoro timer with a task list and reports.
- Only Time Timer lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Pomofocus lists a web app.
- Only Pomofocus lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 2.4GPA
Goodtime
Free plan · from $6.99 one-time
Minimalist open-source Pomodoro timer for Android.
- Only Time Timer lists iOS and macOS apps.
- Goodtime is open source, according to its own site.
- Goodtime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Focus Keeper
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Pomodoro timer with progress charts for iPhone, Android and web.
- Only Time Timer lists a macOS app.
- Only Focus Keeper lists a web app.
- Time Timer also covers time blocking.
- 2.8GPA
Tide
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Nature soundscapes with a focus timer, sleep and meditation.
- Time Timer also covers time blocking.
- Tide also covers focus music.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Time Timer free?
Time Timer has a free plan. Free app: up to 3 timers, several running at once, the original 60-minute red disk or any duration, and limited sound, vibration and color options.
How much does Time Timer cost?
Time Timer lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Time Timer work on?
Time Timer is available on iOS, Android and macOS.
How is Time Timer rated?
Time Timer's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14,635 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Time Timer have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Time Timer is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Does Time Timer have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Time Timer is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Is Time Timer open source?
Time Timer is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Time Timer integrate with?
Time Timer's listing names Apple Watch. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Time Timer?
Time Timer is made by Time Timer LLC.
What are the alternatives to Time Timer?
The closest alternatives to Time Timer in our directory are Pomofocus, Goodtime, Focus Keeper and Tide.
How does Time Timer compare with other focus apps?
Time Timer's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 35 of the 83 other focus apps we grade, and level with 13.
Could I make my own version of Time Timer?
A focus timer at its plainest counts down 25 minutes and keeps a log. You could make the core of Time Timer for yourself: Pomodoro timer and time blocking.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Time Timer’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Time Timer's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Time Timer LLC. Prices change, so check timetimer.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Time Timer, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/time-timer
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Time Timer’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Time Timer is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Time Timer LLC. Prices and plans change: check timetimer.com before you buy.