# Medtimer: Heart + Respiratory — user reviews > 117 indexed App Store user reviews of Medtimer by Tigerpixel, rated 4.50/5 from 556 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medtimer-heart-plus-respiratory/id1012031242.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 441 · 4★ 35 · 3★ 22 · 2★ 11 · 1★ 47 ## What do users think of Medtimer? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Exemplary - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Useful for counting respirations and pulse - 👍 Simple and effective **Cons** - 🐛 Not working on new Apple Watch models - 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open on Apple Watch - 🐛 Inaccurate pulse readings - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔊 Loud countdown sounds **Commonly reported bugs** - Not downloading on Apple Watch - Crashes on Apple Watch - Stops working after OS updates **Most requested features** - Add support for new Apple Watch models - Integrate with Apple Health app - Add option to manually enter counts - Add complication for Apple Watch - Add option to disable sounds ## Newest reviews (15 of 117) ### 3/5 — Needs some work. *2026-04-10* App has a nice interface and is fairly simple to use but lacks helpful features. A 6 second option would be nice as well as a vibration feature that goes off when the timer does, the option to change a normal HR and RR range for people working in veterinary environments, and a hands free timer only with a calculator. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The good news is that the Medtimer already has all of these features. The 6 second timer and the vibration can both be controlled from the settings screen, which can be accessed from the cog icon. The HR and RR ranges can be fully customised, and a range of preset veterinary charts are available with the Medtimer Pro upgrade. We are always happy to hear feedback if you still do not find what you need. ### 3/5 — Cool but not reccomended *2025-09-12* I thought this app would be cool to help me get through vitals faster on my apple watch, but when I try to take a patient’s pulse my watch vibrates as-well and it throws me off counting patients pulse.. I don’t recommend using it, I also always seem to get a inn-accurate pulse on the app than what I counted in my head.. the app always counts a pulse as too low and somehow my patient sees the screen and gets concerned due to how obvious it is that im using a app. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear Medtimer wasn't as useful to you as you had hoped. There are two features in the app which may change that for you. Firstly, if you go to the "Settings" from the main screen, you can control both vibration and sound independently to get them exactly to your liking, including turning both off. Secondly, once you have finished the timer, you can edit the beat count to make up for any shortfall. The new rate will then be displayed in the results table. These features are available on the watch and mobile device too. ### 3/5 — Bring it back to Apple Watch *2025-06-11* I’m a nurse and loved using this to count respirations but I can’t use it on my watch anymore. Please bring it back to Apple Watch I don’t like the idea of pulling out my phone to use the app. **Developer response:** We are sorry to hear that you cannot use the app on your Watch. The app is still available for the Apple Watch, and has been tested for newer devices including Apple Watch Ultra as well as older devices back to watchOS 8. Please feel free to get in touch with us via the feedback system within the mobile app, and we will try to offer some advice on how to get the app back on your Apple Watch. ### 2/5 — Apple Watch series 10 *2025-04-09, version 1.9* Great app but will not open on new watch. Hope this gets fixed ### 2/5 — Used to LOVE *2024-07-16* Has stopped working on my apple watch, I used to use it at work ALL the time, but now it shuts down every time i open it on my watch! **Developer response:** We are sorry that you are experiencing issues with the Medtimer Watch app. We support older operating systems back to watchOS 8.0. This means that we support the Apple Watch Series 3 and newer devices if they are upgraded to run watchOS 8. We will endeavour to keep this support in place the forseeable future. If you are still experiencing issues, please use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app. We will try to assist you further. Thank you for using Medtimer. ### 3/5 — Use it all the time! *2024-07-15* The only gimmick I have with this app on my watch is that sometimes it’ll glitch on me. I have the Ultra 2 and there are many times that I’ll press the app button to count respirations and it’ll force close on me. After about 5-6 attempts it’ll open for me. Other than that I love it! **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback on our watch app. We are sorry you have been experiencing issues. We believe our latest update should resolve this issue for you. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer devices including the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We hope it works for you first time now. If not, you please use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app. We will look to resolve the issue from there. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Medtimer on Apple Watch *2024-07-09* Unfortunately the system stopped to working in the Apple Watch. Someone can let me know how can I fix this problem? Thanks **Developer response:** We are sorry that you are experiencing issues with the Medtimer Watch app. If your Medtimer App on your iPhone has been upgraded, but your watch is running an older version of watchOS, the old Medtimer Watch app is removed. Previously this would have been anything lower than watchOS 9.4. I am pleased to say that we have just released a new version that will now support older operating systems back to watchOS 8.0. This means that we support the Apple Watch Series 3 and newer devices if they are upgraded to run watchOS 8. We will endeavor to keep this support in place for as long as possible. If you are still experiencing issues, please use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app. We will try to assist you further. Thank you for using Medtimer. ### 3/5 — Suddenly not working on Apple Watch *2024-07-05* I loved using this for my newborn assessments. Allowed me to focus on what k was hearing vs watching the clock. It suddenly stopped working though. I even deleted and reinstalled and made sure everything was up to date. Works on the phone but won’t open on the watch. Since I can’t pull out my phone in my patient room this has made the app useless, I hope there will be a fix! **Developer response:** We are sorry that you experienced issues with the Medtimer app. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer watchOS software versions. This includes the latest watchOS 10 and watchOS 11 Beta. Thank you for using Medtimer for your neonatal work and your positive feedback on the previous version. We hope our new version will be even better for your work. ### 3/5 — Love it but…. *2024-02-18* I have used Medtimer for years. Absolutely love it. Unfortunately I got a new watch and it will not install on my Apple Watch Ultra! **Developer response:** We are sorry that you experienced issues in downloading the Medtimer app. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer Apple Watch versions including the Apple Watch Ultra. It now features a fresh new look to match your upgraded device. Thank you for using Medtimer for such a long time and your positive feedback. ### 1/5 — Apple Watch *2024-02-13, version 1.7* Stopped working on Apple watch ### 1/5 — Apple watch *2024-02-08, version 1.7* This app isn’t working for my Apple Watch SE ### 1/5 — No longer watch compatible *2024-01-26, version 1.7* No longer works on Apple Watch with new update /: ### 1/5 — NEED UPDATE FOR SERIES 9 APPLE WATCH *2024-01-23* I am a nurse and was so excited to get this app on my new Apple Watch that I got for Christmas. I’ve seen other nurses use this app, and it seems so helpful. However, this app has not been updated, to be compatible with the Series 9 Apple Watch. I was incredibly bummed and would really love it if the Medtimer team could work on making this available for new Apple Watch owners. I even went to the Apple Store to make sure they couldn’t get it to work, but they confirmed that the issue was with the app, not the watch. Medtimer, please please fix this issue!!! I think your app would be so helpful as a pediatric nurse and hope to be able to use it in the future! **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to explain your issue. We are very sorry that you could not download the app, even after taking all that time. We can confirm that the problem was with our app not working on the newer watch and not with Apple's device. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer Apple Watch software versions, including support for Apple Watch Series 9. We hope that you can now use it. If not, please feel free to contact us via the iPhone app settings screen and we will look into the issue. ### 1/5 — Does not download to Apple Watch *2024-01-21, version 1.7* Was so excited to download this app starting nursing and it won’t download on my new Apple Watch needs to be fixed! ### 1/5 — Won’t open *2024-01-21, version 1.7* I have the Apple Watch SE & the app won’t open at all ! ): I’ve tried deleting, redownloading & resetting my watch… ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — disappointed *2025-11-28, version 1.11* i bought pro so that i could have it on it on my watch face/screen and it doesn’t work, it’s a scam don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Needs updates *2025-07-15, version 1.10* Needs Apple Watch series 10 support. Limited instructions on how to add to Apple Watch ### 1/5 — Please give the 15 second timer back instead of the 10! *2025-01-17, version 1.9* Please put the 15 second timer back my colleagues and I use that one the most frequent. And it’s the most accurate for us with adults patients. ): this app is 5/5 stars with the 15 second timer ### 1/5 — On Apple Watch *2024-10-17, version 1.8.1* This is terrible app on Apple Watch. It refuses to downloaf ### 1/5 — Not working *2024-07-12, version 1.8* This is no longer working on my Apple Watch and it’s very useful when in patient room. The app is useless on my phone and I only got it for my Apple Watch. Please fix this! ### 1/5 — please make compatible with watchOS 8.8.3 *2024-07-10, version 1.8* do not get if you have an apple watch series 3, won’t work :( i previously had the app with no problems, loved the app but note is incompatible with my watch. ### 1/5 — Not working in Apple Watch *2024-05-22, version 1.7* Use to work. Now it doesn’t ### 1/5 — Used to love it *2024-05-18* I loved to use this app at work but since a couple of week, I can’t use it anymore on my watch ! It close immediatly. So sad. **Developer response:** Thank you for your positive feedback on our previous version. We are sorry you have been experiencing issues. We believe that it is because the software on your iPhone may have been updated at that time. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer software versions. We hope it works for you again now. If not, you please use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app. We will look to resolve the issue from there. ### 1/5 — Used to love it! *2024-03-27* Not sure why, but since I updated to iOS 17, the app stopped working on my watch. I tried everything- deleting it, reinstalling. Still won’t work on my watch anymore. **Developer response:** Thank you for letting us know.. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer Apple Watch versions. It also features an updated look on the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. We hope it works for you again now. If not, you can use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app. ### 1/5 — Great app that doesn’t work *2024-02-18, version 1.7* I absolutely loved this app. It was a game changer for getting neonatal VS. it recently stopped working the watch, which was the only way I ever used the app. HEY DEVs! Please fix!! This is an awesome app that makes my tedious job a little easier!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Exemplary *2025-11-30* Used since I think 2013…today I’m citing it as one of the first apps that have helped me get accurate data and note small changes more quickly in my patient. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback and your continued use of Medtimer. We hope you continue to find Medtimer useful far into the future. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2025-03-28* Considering this is a free app without advertising, I’m impressed. The interface is clean and easy to use, there’s no mess or fluff, and I can count pulse/resps now whilst multitasking **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time go give us feedback. We hope you continue to find Medtimer useful. ### 5/5 — Garmin *2024-12-25, version 1.8.1* Love this app!! Use it every day working in peds. Can you make it compatible with Garmin?? ### 5/5 — Finally updated *2024-07-23* Thank you so much for updating this app in what seemed like a very long time, especially as the update to Watch OS had broken this app on the Apple Watch. Now able to use on my watch again which is great. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2024-04-07* Allows you to continue a conversation with parent while counting kid respirations- also no more looking at watch- tap away for accurate counting! **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. ### 5/5 — CANNOT USE ON SERIES 9 *2024-01-09, version 1.7* You cannot download this app on the series 9 Apple Watch. Please update your app so everyone can use it ### 5/5 — Good *2024-01-05, version 1.7* Good ### 5/5 — Please update for series 9! *2023-12-30* I loved this app on my series 5. I have the same problem as the other reviewer in that the app will not install to my new series 9 Apple Watch. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback and for using Medtimer. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer Apple Watch software versions, including support for Apple Watch Series 9. Along with this, we have an exciting new look on the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. ### 5/5 — Medtimer needs update for new Apple Watch version *2023-12-19* No longer working with new Apple Watch version. This app is super helpful, hope it gets fixed soon. **Developer response:** Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We have updated Medtimer to work with newer Apple Watch versions. We hope it works for you again now. If not, you can use the "Contact Us" section from the settings screen within the Medtimer iPhone app, and we will try to offer you further support. ### 5/5 — Love it *2023-12-15, version 1.7* I am using this to teach… still teaching how to do the simple math with a 15 second watch. But this is awesome thanks! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*