Comparison

sTimers vs PowerTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

sTimers

This utility allows you to run multiple countdown timers simultaneously. Save your favorite presets and pause or resume them as needed. Receive notifications even when the app is running in the background.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous timer execution
  • Save multiple timer presets
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Background notifications
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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sTimers is a lightweight countdown timer, the letter 'S' means Simple, means that it is just a timer, does not add any extra features, never contain ads, In-App Purchase and incremental package etc. It just a timer. Features: - Simultaneously run multiple timers. - Save multiple preset timer. - Pause and resume timers. - Notification in the background.

About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

Screenshots

sTimers4 screens
PowerTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: sTimers at 4.8 against PowerTimer's 4.2. sTimers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). PowerTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. sTimers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

sTimers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of sTimers's written reviews are positive against 67% of PowerTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sTimers ships an update every 23 months, PowerTimer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
sTimers versus PowerTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersTimersPowerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developers-joys Co., Ltd.Sasquatch Studio Inc.

Customer experience

sTimers

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative0.0%

PowerTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

sTimers

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99

Questions

Is sTimers free?
sTimers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, sTimers or PowerTimer?
sTimers is rated higher. sTimers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PowerTimer averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do sTimers or PowerTimer have ads?
Neither sTimers nor PowerTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sTimers or PowerTimer?
sTimers ships an update every 23 months, and PowerTimer every 3 weeks. Most recently, sTimers was updated on September 20, 2026 and PowerTimer on September 2, 2026.

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