ToastBuster Timer vs its rivals

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

	ToastBuster Timer This App	Toastmasters Timer + Light Nemesis	Kitchen-Timer Pro New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Tanin Rojanapiansatith	Mobinz Solutions	FRANK SONDER
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	5.0 / 5	3.3 / 5	0.0 / 5
Ratings Count	10	7	0
Price	Free	Free	$2.99
Release Date	May 20, 2024	Aug 20, 2018	Oct 22, 2025
Last Updated	Apr 10, 2026	Aug 20, 2018	Oct 22, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	excellent	-
Score	-	85/100	-
Praises	-	Customizable speech timer presets allow users to manage diverse public speaking formats effectively	-
Complaints	-	Screen timeout during active timing sessions disrupts the user experience for public speakers	-
Requests	-	Persistent screen wake-lock functionality is required to prevent device sleep during timing	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Full-screen visual signaling reduces speaker distraction Live Activity integration maintains session visibility Intuitive role-switching allows mid-session parameter changes	Bluetooth hardware integration creates a professional utility barrier AI-generated prompts increase session frequency	Chef-focused interface avoids feature bloat found in complex utility apps
Weaknesses	Zero revenue model limits development sustainability iOS-only availability restricts total user reach Lack of Bluetooth support limits large-venue utility	Screen timeout during active sessions forces manual interaction iOS version has not seen a major update since 2018	Zero rating count across platforms Premium tier at $2.99 gates core multi-timer functionality
Pricing	free	free	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	Zombie	Maintenance
Update Cadence	1 versions	2 versions, ~2637d avg	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~114d avg

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