# Timer — versatile,powerful,cusomizable

> Advanced, customizable timer with scheduled events and multiple display options. (iPhone/iPad app by Francis Bonnin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 218 App Store ratings · 242 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews.md

## What is Timer?

Timer is an advanced timer for performing various tasks at specific times that you set.
It is your perfect companion for board games, sport workouts, cooking, zen meditation or whatever activity that needs a precision and powerful timer.

Timer allows to define multiple special events that will be triggered when the timer is running.
Sounds, messages, photos, screen flashing and more actions can be triggered at any time thanks to a complex time scheduling system (that can be easily previewed).
The majority of these actions can be done when the application is open, but it is still possible to play sounds and display messages when the application is closed.

Here are some events you'll be able to create (and combine) :

* "Play a Gong sound 30 seconds before end"
* "Every 10 seconds during 1 minute, produce a sound with an increasing pitch"
* "Play a tic tac sound every seconds"
* "Once One-half the time is elapsed, play an iPod song and show a custom message on the screen"
* "While in background, plays a Tibetan bell sound 4 times (every 25%) until 6PM"
* "Take a photo every minute"


Here are the main features :

- 9 complex timers with time scheduled events can be used at the same time.
- The timer can be looped forever or for a specific number (the number of loops being displayed).
- Elapsed time, remaining time, current time can be either displayed. Various display modes are available (including textual or graphical ones).
- The time is displayed in full screen, in the biggest possible way. Two different areas can be customized.
- The timer start can be delayed, allowing to have a short preparation time before the timer is automatically started.
- The stop time can be entered as a relative duration or as an absolute hour value.
- Portrait and Landscape visualization modes are handled in all application screens.
- The timer can be used when silence is needed (thanks to a flashing screen, vibrations and a dimmed display).
- When the timer is done, the time is still displayed, allowing to know since how long the timer elapsed.
- The screen can be blocked, keeping the timer visible, in order to avoid pressing accidentally the buttons.
- Different dedicated alarm sounds can be used (Bell, Cooking timer, Watch, Gong, Danger, Lama Bell...)
- Shepard tones can also be used  : those tones creates the auditory illusion of a tone that continually ascends or descends in pitch.
- Import custom sounds or record them directly. Use them as audio alerts when the application is opened. Play a random iPod song.
- Custom musics/sounds can be selected from the iPod library to be used as internal alarms. The iPod music can also be stopped.
- Automatically take pictures at given times. Use the flashlight as a visual alert.
- Load, save, import and export your settings, allowing you to share and have multiple configurations ready to be used.
- Customize the look of each timer to your taste.

## Key features

- Multiple complex timers simultaneously
- Scheduled event triggers (sounds, messages, photos)
- Customizable display modes (textual, graphical)
- Background operation with sound/message alerts
- Looping timers
- Delayed start and flexible stop time entry
- Screen blocking and flashlight alerts

## What do users think of Timer?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for workouts and exercises
- 🚀 Highly customizable and versatile
- 🔔 Excellent timer with multiple alert options
- 💡 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery when running in the background
- 🔍 Confusing interface with too many advanced features
- 🔇 Sound alerts not always working as expected

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Timer randomly changing time during use
- Alarm not sounding when app is in background
- Screen dimming and locking issues

**Most requested features**

- Multiple timers running concurrently
- Ability to save and share custom timer presets
- More vibration and sound alert options
- Improved background mode and iOS 4 support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 242)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Parfait !!

*2026-01-07*

Parfait minuteur et d’ailleurs le seul à proposer le rappel avec boucle sans fin, convient parfaitement à ceux comme moi qui ont besoins de se rappeler continuellement d’être concentrés, mes exercices de pleine conscience que je j’essaie de pratiquer a longueur de journée 😉👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — great

*2025-12-24, version 7.1*

everything I need, nothing I don't need.

### 5/5 — Minimalist multi timer organization great for PRN meds

*2025-09-07, version 7.1*

The ability to see multiple persistent timers with customizable labels is great for as needed medicines where one just needs to see quickly how long until one can be taken again

### 5/5 — Un des plus complets

*2024-12-14*

Certainement un des minuteurs les plus complets sur le marché. Vous pouvez mesurer plusieurs activités en même temps ou subdiviser une activité en autant d’étapes que nécessaire.

### 5/5 — Swiss Army knife of timers

*2024-12-13, version 7.0*

I’ve been using this for years for a set of countdown timers I use in theatre. So much customization available, and the developer even responded to a request for a tweak. Great app.

### 5/5 — Good App

*2024-07-14, version 6.3*

As others have said it takes a little while to figure out how all the features interact. But I got it set up to implement my Pomodoro technique.
When the timer period is over it goes into End Actions which has a number of features. I choose to have end actions repeat until manually stopped. The screen flashed alternately red and blue - like police car lights. I’m usually wearing a headset so I done gave any sound alert and you can have it vibrate which you can feel if the phone and/or stand is directly on the desk. The key thing is the end of timer alert flashes until I shut. It off. You might not notice it for a few seconds but it can’t escape your attention for long- making it the perfect Pomodoro timer.

### 5/5 — Multi-timer top niveau

*2024-06-28*

Une des meilleures apps de timer ! On peut paramétrer dans tous les sens, avec des alertes d’étapes intermédiaires réglables de façon fine, des sons agréables. C’est un outil pointu pour qui a l’habitude d’utiliser des minuteurs.

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup 🙂

### 5/5 — Para Apple Watch?

*2024-01-26, version 6.3*

Existirá una extensión para Apple Watch?

### 5/5 — When you need more than a simple timer app…

*2022-05-29, version 6.2*

…this is probably it. And it’s been around for more than decade. Still use it daily.

### 5/5 — Couteau Suisse du temps !

*2020-09-06*

Absolument GÉNIAL. On peut tout programmer, créer des scénarios meme très compliqués, les enregistre, les jouer en même temps si besoin...
Remplace énormément en applications ! :)
Il me manque que la possibilité de jouer un son au deçà de la seconde pour créer un métronome par exemple ou pour réguler la pratique de respiration ( 3 réspirations par secondes )
Merci 🙏

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup !
Je note l'idée d'amélioration :)

## Frequently asked questions about Timer

### What does this timer app do?

This app is an advanced timer designed for performing various tasks at specific times. It allows you to set up multiple timers with complex scheduled events that can trigger actions like sounds, messages, screen flashing, or even taking photos. It's suitable for activities requiring precision timing, such as board games, workouts, cooking, or meditation.

### What are the key features of this timer?

Key features include the ability to run up to 9 complex timers simultaneously, customizable event triggers, various display modes (textual and graphical), looping timers, delayed start options, and the capability to operate in the background with sound and message alerts. It also offers screen blocking to prevent accidental presses and flashlight alerts.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, this application is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### Can this timer be used when the app is closed?

Yes, it is possible to play sounds and display messages even when the application is closed or in the background. This allows for alerts and notifications to function without the app needing to be actively open on your screen.

### What kind of events can be triggered by the timer?

You can define a variety of special events to be triggered when the timer is running. These include playing custom sounds (like a gong or bell), displaying custom messages on the screen, taking photos, flashing the screen, or using the flashlight as a visual alert. These events can be scheduled at specific times or intervals within the timer's duration.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1 — 2025-07-02

This update fixes readability issues that occurred when the phone was in Dark Mode.

### 7.0 — 2024-12-12

* Added user request : Ability to lock the settings to prevent accidental unwanted changes.
* Minor fixes and improvements.

### 6.3 — 2022-07-23

Small fixes and improvements.

### 6.2 — 2019-05-09

fixed a problem that could start music playback after an audio alarm.

### 6.1 — 2018-03-23

In the hope to please you and to thank you for your trust, here is a new Timer update :

- Adaptations to iOS 11 and iPhone X.
- Ability to give and display a title for each timer.
- Small improvements.

You like this application? Let us know by leaving a review in the appstore!
Thank you.

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