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LowfiTimer vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against LowfiTimer's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

LowfiTimer
This App
Speaker-Timer
Peer
FieryFocus - Timer and Focus
Peer
Solid Focus Timer
Peer
Break Timer
Peer
Boring Phone
New Kid
Cue Clock - Presentation App
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperRicardo Dantas GoncalvesJacob LeungSupachod TrakansirorutSolid Apps S.R.L.HARASHOW InteractiveConstant Heritage, LLCArpad Larrinaga Aviles
CategoryProductivityProductivityProductivityProductivityProductivityProductivityProductivity
PlatformiOSiOSiOSiOSiOS, AndroidiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating0.0 / 55.0 / 55.0 / 54.5 / 54.4 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 5
Ratings Count011161300
PriceUSD9.99FreeFree$2.99Free$0.99Free
Release DateMar 1, 2026May 15, 2025Oct 23, 2023Aug 21, 2023Jun 1, 2012Aug 22, 2025Apr 28, 2025
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026May 15, 2025Oct 23, 2023May 6, 2026Jan 23, 2023Nov 4, 2025Apr 28, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment----positive--
Score----65/100--
Praises----
  • Automatic background execution during screen-off states provides a convenient hands-free experience for users
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Complaints----
  • Obnoxious alarm volume and duration create a disruptive environment for users working in shared spaces
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Requests-------
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • iCloud-based state sync across five Apple platforms creates high switching costs
  • 30-sound mixing engine provides granular environment control
  • Integrated speech recording enables performance review
  • Specialised presets for Toastmasters formats reduce setup friction
  • Ad-free experience removes flow-interruption common in category rivals
  • Emoji-centric personalization provides low-friction UX for casual users
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  • Character-driven design reduces user friction for casual segments
  • Automated background execution ensures session continuity
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Weaknesses
  • No free-tier entry point limits top-of-funnel acquisition
  • Lacks automated inactivity-pause functionality found in competitors
  • Free-only model lacks revenue to fund development
  • Manual input requirement increases user effort
  • No cross-platform synchronisation
  • Zero hardware integration (Apple Watch/Siri) creates functional gap
  • Manual timer design requires higher effort than auto-pause alternatives
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  • Disruptive alarm volume lacks user-defined settings
  • Limited feature set compared to category median
  • No cross-platform sync
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Pricingpaidfreefreepaidfreemiumpaidfree
MomentumMaintenanceZombieZombieIntenseMaintenance--
Update Cadence1 versions1 versions1 versions5 versions2 versions, ~1198d avg--

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