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The best Time Timer alternatives

Visual countdown timer with the red disk, for focus and routines. If it is not working for you, here are 7 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Time Timer (the app you have)Free downloadApple-
AkiflowNo free planEverywhereyou need it on Android, Windows and Mac
Ellie Planner7-day trial, then about $10/monthiPhone, Mac, Windows, Webyou need it on Windows, Mac and the web
RoutineFree planEverywhereyou need it on Android, Windows and Mac
Sunsama14-day free trialEverywhereyou need it on Android, Windows and Mac
TweekFree planiPhone, Android, Mac, Webyou need it on Android, Mac and the web
StridesFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
GritFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
1

Akiflow

No free plan; about $19/month billed yearly, after a 7-day trial
Akiflow screenshot 1

Tasks, calendars and inboxes in one keyboard-driven workspace for time blocking.

Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac and you want more power-user features.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
2

Ellie Planner

7-day trial, then about $10/month; lifetime option; student discount
Ellie Planner screenshot 1

A daily planner that pairs a brain-dump list with a calendar for timeboxing.

Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.

PaidiPhoneMacWindowsWeb
3

Routine

Free plan; Personal about $5/month
Routine screenshot 1

A keyboard-friendly workspace for tasks, calendar, meetings and notes.

Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
4

Sunsama

14-day free trial; Pro about $17/month billed yearly

A guided daily planner that turns tasks and meetings into a realistic plan.

Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5

Tweek

Free plan; Premium about $6/month; Family plan for five
Tweek screenshot 1

A minimal weekly planner laid out like a paper week view.

Pick it if you need it on Android, Mac and the web and you want something simpler.

Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWeb
6

Strides

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Strides screenshot from the App Store

Habit, goal and routine tracker in one list.

Pick it if you need it on Android.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
7

Grit

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Grit screenshot from the App Store

Habit tracker for building good habits and breaking bad ones.

Free planiPhone

We matched these apps to Time Timer by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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