Comparison

sTimers vs Multitimer

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

Multitimer

This app offers a versatile suite of timers, including countdowns, stopwatches, Pomodoro, and interval timers. It features voice announcements, auto-repeat, automated task scheduling, and detailed usage logs with statistical analysis.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer types (countdown, stopwatch, Pomodoro, interval)
  • Text-to-speech auxiliary reminders
  • Auto-repeat functionality
  • Automated timer tasks
  • Timer usage logs
  • Statistical analysis of timer data
  • Full-screen flip clock with hourly chime
Features
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Multiple timer types, suitable for different scenarios: 1. Countdown Timer: A basic countdown timer that can be preset for easy reuse. 2. Quick Timer: Also a basic timer. The difference is that the time for this timer must be specified at startup. 3. Stopwatch Timer: Used for timing and can set notification reminders at multiple points. Suitable for common time-tracking scenarios. 4. Pomodoro Timer: A timer that integrates the Pomodoro Technique. Very suitable for work and study. Paired with focus mode and white noise, the effect is better. 5. Interval Timer: Combines multiple timers into one powerful timer. This timer will sound an alert at the start of each timer and automatically begin the next timer when the current one is complete. This timer is suitable for workouts. 6. Step-by-Step Timer: Combines multiple timers into one powerful timer. This timer will sound an alert when each timer is complete and then pause. The next timer requires manual activation by the user. With simple settings, it can be used for HIIT training. 7. Clock. Features a full-screen flip clock style and provides hourly chime functions. Special Features: 1. Auxiliary Reminders. This function uses text-to-speech for voice broadcasting, announcing the current time or numbers. Reminder times can be set at any point within the countdown timer's duration and support repeated broadcasting. 2. Auto-Repeat. After the countdown ends, it will automatically repeat, with customizable repeat counts and repeat intervals. 3. Automated Tasks. Start or stop a specific timer when another timer begins or ends; or at a certain time on the clock, regularly start or stop a specific timer. 4. Timer Log: Each use of a timer generates a log, serving as a record. The log list can be viewed in the timer's settings interface. 5. Statistical Analysis: Analyzes the usage log data of all timers in the currently selected panel, categorizing them by timer tag and type, displayed as bar charts and pie charts. It also shows the total focus duration and the total number of Pomodoros completed using the Pomodoro timer. Data statistics can be viewed by day, week, etc. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase, the payment will be debited from their iTunes account. Cancellation: To cancel a renewal, you must manually disable the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the expiration date will be charged for the subscription. Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the subscription period ends. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended for another cycle. Terms of Use: https://multitimer-dugu.vercel.app/en/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://multitimer-dugu.vercel.app/en/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

sTimers4 screens
Multitimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sTimers at none against Multitimer's 3. sTimers also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Multitimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 23 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, 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. Multitimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. sTimers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multitimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

sTimers ships an update every 23 months, Multitimer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
sTimers versus Multitimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersTimersMultitimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
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Customer experience

sTimers

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

Multitimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

sTimers

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Multitimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Member$14.99

Questions

Is sTimers free?
sTimers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multitimer free?
Multitimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, sTimers or Multitimer?
Multitimer is rated higher. sTimers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Multitimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do sTimers or Multitimer have ads?
Neither sTimers nor Multitimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, sTimers or Multitimer?
sTimers ships an update every 23 months, and Multitimer every 3 days. Most recently, sTimers was updated on October 7, 2026 and Multitimer on September 30, 2026.

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