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LabTimer

LabTimer

by 0x0c

174 ratings
117 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 30, 2008
  • November 7, 2017

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Developer

0x0c
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About

This app provides multiple configurable timers for various uses, from scientific experiments to everyday tasks like cooking and workouts. It features a clear display, customizable labels, and the ability to repeat count-down timers.

✓Four configurable timers
✓Count-up and count-down modes
✓Large display and buttons
✓Customizable text labels
✓Repeat count-down functionality
✓Disables iPod sleep
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of LabTimer. Based on 174 reviews and a 4.0/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple, clean, and intuitive user interface
  • 🎯Multiple timers (up to 16) running simultaneously
  • ⏱️Ability to count up and count down
  • 🔄Timers continue running in background/other apps
  • 💾Saves timer settings for future use
  • 🎨Color-coded timers for easy identification
  • 🆓Free with no ads or bloatware
  • ⚡Low battery consumption
  • 🏷️Customizable timer names/labels
  • 📊Shows elapsed time after timer expires
  • 🔊Reliable alarm functionality
  • ⏰No time limit on timer duration

Negative things

  • 🐛Notifications not working properly on iPad
  • 🐛App crashes or won't open on some iOS versions
  • 🐛Alarm doesn't work when app is locked/in background
  • 📱No landscape/auto-rotate orientation support
  • 🔊Alarm sound too short and soft
  • 🎛️Limited alarm sound options
  • 🖱️Stop button placement causes accidental taps
  • ⌨️Time entry only by tapping (no keyboard input)
  • ⏱️No millisecond precision
  • 🔔Single notification tone for all timers
  • 📺Cannot view all timers simultaneously on one screen
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What's New in LabTimer

5.0

November 7, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Update to iOS 10 (works on 11 and wider device support) - thanks for using LabTimer!

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User reviews

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Super useful, 超級好用的多倒數計時器

Easy to use, get the job done. 易用、超級推薦。
JesseneohighJesseneohigh

Notifications?

Love the app, and I noticed recently notifications aren’t showing up right on iPad. I have the Settings set the same as I do on my iPhone where they do pop up as I would expect. Is there a bug here or am I making a mistake somewhere? Thanks! Best timer app ever, and I was looking forward to the added timers on the bigger screen!
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BdiscerningBdiscerning

Best timer ever!

I use it in school settings, and in my kitchen. I get to time more than one event. It is simple, and works flawlessly. No need for bells and whistles. So happy to see it around, I feared it would vanish thru iOS updates, etc. and it is still here 👏🏼
OlTechieOlTechie

No longer function

iPhone X @iOS 14.4 can’t open the app at all.
WilliamXPWilliamXP

Lab timer

I really like this app and the fact it doesn’t have a limit you can time however long you want.it would be nice though if it could rotate when you turn the phone to the side the other thing that would be cool is if you could input how long you want using the keyboard.anyway love the app thanks.
Matt 1980Matt 1980
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

iPad notifications not displaying correctly

Bug

App fails to open on iPhone X with iOS 14.4

Bug

Alarm non-functional on iOS 5 in lock mode

Bug

No audio output on iOS 9.x

Bug

Timer stops when iPhone enters sleep mode (older versions)

Bug

App incompatibility with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

17 requests

Landscape orientation support (especially for iPad)

Feature

Keyboard/direct number input for faster time entry

Feature

Multiple selectable alarm sounds/tones

Feature

Ability to customize alarm volume independently

Feature

Countdown voice announcements

Feature

Screen lock display of timer countdown

Feature

Millisecond/decimal second precision

Feature

Different alarm sounds for different timers

Feature

Visual alerts (screen flash) in addition to sound

Feature

Ability to decrease time values (not just increase)

Feature

Timer interaction/chaining (one timer starts another)

Feature

Configurable alarm duration

Feature

Days display option for very long timers

Feature

All timers visible on single screen

Feature

Ability to add notes to timers

Feature

Push notifications when app is closed

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Recording custom alarm messages

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FAQ

What does LabTimer do?

LabTimer is a versatile multi-timer application that functions as both a count-up timer and an alarming count-down timer. It is designed with a user-friendly interface that emulates standard lab timers, making it suitable for a wide range of applications beyond the lab, including cooking, workouts, and medication reminders.

What are the key features of LabTimer?

LabTimer offers four individually configurable timers, which can be set as either count-up or alarming count-down. It features a large display and buttons for easy use, customizable text labels for each timer, and small icons to indicate timer states. The app also disables iPod sleep to ensure timers run continuously and can repeat the last count-down.

Is LabTimer free to use?

Yes, LabTimer is completely free to use and will remain free. The developer has also created a paid version called LabTimerPhD with identical features, which users can purchase to contribute to future development.

Can LabTimer run in the background?

Currently, the iPhone operating system prevents background processes from running reliably. Therefore, LabTimer cannot alarm if the application is not actively running. However, you can lock the screen while the timers are running, and the alarm will play over any music without interruption.

Who is LabTimer designed for?

LabTimer is designed for anyone who needs precise and reliable timing. This includes scientists and researchers in laboratory settings, home cooks, fitness enthusiasts, individuals managing medication schedules, and parents using timers for children's activities.