# LabTimer — user reviews

> 118 indexed App Store user reviews of LabTimer by 0x0c, rated 4.00/5 from 174 ratings.

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- Rating breakdown: 5★ 92 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 21 · 2★ 17 · 1★ 14

## What do users think of LabTimer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- iPad notifications not displaying correctly
- App fails to open on iPhone X with iOS 14.4
- Alarm non-functional on iOS 5 in lock mode
- No audio output on iOS 9.x
- Timer stops when iPhone enters sleep mode (older versions)
- App incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Landscape orientation support (especially for iPad)
- Keyboard/direct number input for faster time entry
- Multiple selectable alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to customize alarm volume independently
- Countdown voice announcements
- Screen lock display of timer countdown
- Millisecond/decimal second precision
- Different alarm sounds for different timers
- Visual alerts (screen flash) in addition to sound
- Ability to decrease time values (not just increase)
- Timer interaction/chaining (one timer starts another)
- Configurable alarm duration
- Days display option for very long timers
- All timers visible on single screen
- Ability to add notes to timers
- Push notifications when app is closed
- Recording custom alarm messages

## Newest reviews (17 of 118)

### 4/5 — Notifications?

*2022-09-05, version 5.0*

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!

### 5/5 — Best app I have ever used.

*2017-10-14, version 4.0*

This is by far the most elegant software I have ever used on any platform. It does it's job flawlessly. You can use it for so many different time-tracking functions and the best part is that it's totally free! Unbelievable! The developer is definitely doing humanity a service right here. I'm using a free timer on a $1200 phone. You would hope that a $1200 phone would come equipped with a functionality like that. But not in the apple world.

### 5/5 — gj

*2017-10-07, version 4.0*

update hope!

### 5/5 — Wowee!!

*2017-06-19, version 4.0*

This app looked great in the description, but I was skeptical as to whether it would work, as it's been 7 years since it's last update. On both my iPhone 7 & iPhone 4S it works like a charm. If only it would be updated to fill the longer screens of newer devices. As an educator, a timer is an important tool. Having this app means not having to carry a separate timer around.

### 5/5 — The best timer

*2016-08-29, version 4.0*

I use this timer for my gym workout, this is hands down the best and most simple timer to use. I tried others and they were so frustrating, this is quick and easy to set and reset. Simply the best timer on the App Store nothing matches it.

### 5/5 — works great; does what is says FOR FREE!

*2015-05-11, version 4.0*

I have been using daily for over 9 months.
Works great!
Nice and simple; easy to use.

v

UPDATE: use this app every day for years!! Killer awesome stable
Buy the PHD version !

### 5/5 — Simple and Functional

*2015-03-31, version 4.0*

Simple and functional.  Most of the other timer apps have way too many bells and whistles.  Too confusing.  This app is great in that it is straight forward and easy to use.

I have used this app since the beginning and have no need to switch to another, except if the updates bombard the user with annoying ads.  Please keep it simple and ad free.

### 5/5 — Very Useful

*2015-02-08, version 4.0*

I use this app to keep track of how many hours I have been working on curtain projects.  I used to just keep note of the time, and running my simple stop watch, now with this app I can keep track of exactly how long I spend on each project exactly. 

Simple app that works as it should.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2014-09-06, version 4.0*

I haven't played with it too much yet but from what I've seen so far, it's a nice little app.  I plan to use this at work.  Thanks

### 4/5 — Timer

*2014-07-24, version 4.0*

Nice app. Does what it is suppose to do. 

Would like to see the timer notification to continue with the tone until app opened as the current setting allows one tone if in another app. If not paying attention it is easy to miss the notification.  

Ability to set the tone volume notification level to what ever level despite the volume level of the phone.

### 5/5 — Great for timing debates!

*2014-05-30, version 4.0*

I own a company that develops apps.  LabTimer is a perfect demonstration of the principle: A good app does one thing very well.  Kudos on the simplicity and utility of this app.  

LabTimer does exactly what I need to time middle school / high school debates.

Thank you!

### 4/5 — need landscape mode

*2014-05-30, version 4.0*

it will be perfect if it supports landscape mode.

### 5/5 — Great tool!

*2014-05-28, version 4.0*

Works great, easy, efficient
- I'd pay twice if I could.

### 4/5 — Simple, elegant and functional

*2013-08-21, version 4.0*

My only request is please enable landscape orientation on the iPad!  With this feature I would rate it 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Could add milliseconds, but still really good!

*2013-07-08, version 4.0*

I won't take off stars because of a suggestion :)

### 5/5 — Perfect Works GREAT👍👍👍

*2013-07-03, version 4.0*

I purchased other stopwatch apps that were updated by the developer this year and they all had the same problem of stopping when the iPhone goes into sleep mode.  This app was last updated in 2010 and at that time the developer set the app to prevent the iPhone from sleeping therefor the timer continues to run. Well done I differently recommend this app.

### 4/5 — Good app!! One suggestion

*2013-06-18*

It's a great app. But if you could add a feature where I could see the "countdown on lock screen" that would be great. So I don't have to unlock my phone everytime I need to see how much time is remaining!!! Other than that great app!!!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No longer function

*2021-02-23, version 5.0*

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

### 1/5 — No alarm on iOS 9

*2016-01-05, version 4.0*

Cannot hear any sound from this app at all since I upgraded to iOS 9.x. There are no audio controls in the settings.

### 2/5 — It was 5 stars!

*2017-10-19, version 4.0*

The app was great, but it hasn’t been updated and now it does NOT run anymore! I was going to give 1 star, but gave 2 stars because it used to work and it was great! I hope it will be updated!

### 2/5 — doesn't alarm anymore in lock mode

*2011-11-10, version 4.0*

since I updated my iPhone to iOS 5 the alarm does not work in lock mode anymore which happened even when u could close the app while still running...the only way now is to keep the app open which defeats the purpose until this is resolved it will remain 2 stars

### 3/5 — iPad landscape version please

*2013-01-27, version 4.0*

An excellent and uncomplicated app with up to 16 timer choices. But please come out with a landscape view for iPad. 5 stars then! 27 Jan 2013

### 3/5 — Nice I like it

*2011-09-23, version 4.0*

I also like the donation idea, that the developer set up. But I must agree with the others for the iPad you have to have landscape mode it is a must. In our Lab we have several timers going and it would be nice to see which ones are coming up even away from the lab. Good app but it can be the best and only app that everyone is looking for, for multiple timers.

### 3/5 — 좋아요

*2011-07-23, version 4.0*

타이머를 마추어 놓을때 가 조금 불편합니다.
예를 들어서 1시간 타이머를 맞추는데 잘 못하여 2시간으로 맞추어 놓으면 다시1 시간으로 맞추을때 3시간 4시간...... 을 거처 야 되니까 무지 번거롭네요.
그래도 무료엡치고는 좋습니다.

### 3/5 — Simple but effective except...

*2011-06-17, version 4.0*

The inability to only increase but not decrease the hours, minutes, seconds when setting the timer keeps me from giving the app 4 stars. It's annoying when you want to set the timer to 30 minutes but go one minute too far. You then have to reset and go up to 30 again. But other than that annoyance, is a good app if you want a simple timer/stopwatch app where you can keep track of multiple times.

### 3/5 — First review...here goes!

*2010-03-13, version 0*

I needed a timer that would allow me to track medications. All the medication timers I tried wouldn't let u set the interval by hour which is what I needed since the time I take it constantly changes. This works great for that purpose only if the app is running. That was clearly stated in ur description but I needed something now and was willing to c if it would work for me. Unfortunatly, I really need it to alert me even if it's not running. I don't know if maybe u could use the push system? I love that it keeps counting down if it's not running but need that alert even if I'm doing something else on my phone. Also a note section would b helpful with each timer and a list of when timers have gone off and associated notes. I may need to keep trying with medication timers but thought u might like to see that there is this need out there as well.

### 3/5 — great

*2008-12-20, version 0*

no surprises but work as expected

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great timer app

*2026-07-14, version 5.0*

This is the best timer I ever used. Great work, thank you

### 5/5 — Super useful, 超級好用的多倒數計時器

*2023-10-02, version 5.0*

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

### 5/5 — Best timer ever!

*2021-08-11, version 5.0*

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 👏🏼

### 5/5 — Lab timer

*2021-01-24, version 5.0*

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.

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2020-08-30, version 5.0*

I love this lab timer. It is so useful to be able to switch quickly from one timer to the next. I actually use it in a lab.

### 5/5 — Almost perfect

*2020-01-23, version 5.0*

Except: the STOP button is placed too low at the bottom causing me accidentally hitting it when trying to flip the page. Also the bell is too short and soft and fails to alert me.

### 5/5 — Simple, no-bloat timer

*2019-01-09, version 5.0*

This is a great timer with a simple user interface and no ads, visual clutter, or bloat. I do wish it would handle landscape orientations.

### 5/5 — Nothing else like it.

*2018-01-01, version 5.0*

Fantastic and useful app. I’ve never found another app that works as well or has all the same features. Essential if you need to keep track of multiple countdowns. Thanks to the dev for updating so that it can live on!

### 5/5 — Best timer ever

*2017-11-23, version 5.0*

I use it on my iPhones and iPad from work to work-out applications. Best timer ever!

### 5/5 — Most frequently used app on my phone.

*2017-11-09, version 5.0*

I have tried dozens of timers, and have never found one that worked for my uses. At the clinic where I work, everyone became dependent on it. Then, with the operating system update, we knew it was going to leave. We were almost despondent! We assumed that no one was maintaining the app because of the long period of time since there was any activity in development. And suddenly, bingo! The app was quietly updated! I am so appreciative that someone spend the money and time to update this free app!

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