Free visual timer: Float Timer and Time Timer
If you want a free visual timer that opens in your browser with no account, use Float Timer. If you want the well-known physical timer or an Apple Watch app, Time Timer is the better fit.
| Float Timer | Time Timer app | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no ads | Free version (up to 3 timers). Premium is a paid subscription, listed at US$9.95 on the US App Store |
| Account | None | Sign-in is used for Premium and syncing |
| Works offline | Yes, after the first visit | Installed app; offline use isn’t stated |
| Your data | Stays on your device (optional encrypted sync) | On your device; Premium syncs between mobile and desktop |
| Platforms | Any modern browser, phone or computer | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Android |
| What the other does better | Not applicable | Physical timers for classrooms and kitchens, an Apple Watch app, routines and groups in Premium |
In short
- Both show time as a coloured disk that shrinks as time runs out, which many people find easier to read than numbers.
- Float Timer can float above your other windows on a computer (Chrome and Edge), and has a “Leave by” countdown.
- Time Timer also makes physical timers, which suit classrooms and places where a phone is a distraction.
- If you already use Time Timer at school or work, its app keeps everything in one place.
Sources
- Time Timer on the App Store
- Time Timer app, Enterprise Edition
- Time Timer support: free year of Premium
Checked on 10 October 2026. Prices and features change, so check each maker’s site before you decide.
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