Comparison

Medtimer vs Code Timer

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

Head to head
About

Medtimer

This app provides a fast and accurate way for medical professionals to measure heart and respiratory rates. It features a simple tap interface, instant calculations, and reference charts for all age groups. Designed for efficiency in clinical settings, it keeps users focused on their patients.

Highlights
  • Tap-anywhere interface for recording
  • Intuitive HR and RR recording
  • Instant automatic rate calculations
  • Flexible measurement periods
  • Reference charts for all ages
  • iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch support
  • Lock screen widgets
Features
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The essential heart and respiratory rate tool for clinicians. Medtimer is built for health professionals who need fast vital sign counts. Extremely simple to use, it frees you from watching the clock or performing mental calculations. Count heart rates (HR) and respiratory rates (RR) with a few simple taps, and instantly see reference range charts for adults and children of all ages. IDEAL FOR: * Nurses & Respiratory Therapists * Doctors, EMTs & Paramedics * Medical Assistants & CNAs * Caregivers & Home Health Aides * First Aid Providers * Athletic Trainers & Sports Scientists * Veterinarians & Pet Owners Developed in collaboration with physicians, Medtimer is designed for efficiency and simplicity in even the busiest clinical environments. Tap to record — everything else is done for you. Our app is trusted by medical professionals worldwide. "Simple but brilliant! Very simple, clear and uncluttered app to help quickly assess HR and respiratory rate."
— x2scoops "Best app ever! Every health care professional should have this! It's brilliant. It's on my Apple Watch. I use it with every patient. So simple but so effective."
— AG03 OLD KEY FEATURES: * Simple tap-anywhere interface to record heartbeats and breaths * Intuitively record both heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) * Instant automatic rate calculations (BPM) * Flexible measurement periods from 6 to 60 seconds * Reference charts for all age ranges * Works across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch * Lock Screen widgets for iPhone and Apple Watch faces — start a timer instantly with a single tap * No accounts, no advertising, and no patient data stored Medtimer keeps you focused on your patient. Measurements are taken discreetly, with no need for anyone else to touch your device. There are no pop-ups or distractions — just the information you need, when you need it. You can also contact us directly via the app with any feedback. All of this is available for free. Medtimer Pro adds history, custom charts, and a CPR metronome. Medtimer is a counting timer and reference tool for trained users. It does not diagnose, monitor, or treat any condition. Download now and experience the simplest way to count heart and respiratory rates.

About

Code Timer

This application helps first responders track time-sensitive events during emergencies. It offers intuitive timing, event logging, and offline functionality for enhanced coordination and post-operation review. Designed for reliability when every second counts.

Highlights
  • Intuitive event timing
  • Event logging and history
  • User-friendly interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Enhanced team coordination
  • No personal data collection
Features
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Every event. Every second. Code Timer is a timing and documentation companion for the adult resuscitation recorder. Start the code clock with one tap, capture events as they happen, and review a clear record afterward. RECORD AS YOU GO Log compressions and pauses, rhythm and pulse checks, shocks, medications, airway, vascular access, vitals, notes, ROSC, and re-arrest. Choose from three recorder layouts, with space for controls and recent events on iPad. KEEP TRACK OF TIME See elapsed code time, compression cycles, pauses, and time since the last logged epinephrine dose. Configure reminder intervals for your team's workflow. Enable system alarms and optional fallback notifications. Live Activities keep timing information accessible on supported devices. CORRECT AND REVIEW Undo a recent tap or edit an event's time and details. Corrections preserve the original entry in an audit trail. After a code, review key times, totals, a visual timeline, and documentation gaps. Missing entries are identified as not documented; they do not establish that an intervention did not happen. EXPORT FOR DOCUMENTATION Share a PDF code sheet, CSV spreadsheet, or plain text record. Print the PDF through the system share sheet or copy the record as text. Verify the information and transcribe it into your institution's official medical record. KEEP RECORDS ON YOUR DEVICE No account, ads, or analytics SDKs. Core recording and review work offline. Records are excluded from device backups. Optionally protect saved records with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode, and choose automatic deletion after 7, 30, or 90 days. OPTIONAL ON-DEVICE HIGHLIGHTS On compatible Apple Intelligence devices, an optional experiment selects highlights from app-calculated debrief facts. Free-text notes and custom names are excluded. Highlights are temporary and never enter the saved record or exports. The full calculated debrief works without Apple Intelligence. Code Timer records events and measures elapsed time. It does not recommend treatment, calculate doses, replace clinical judgment or local protocols, or serve as the official medical record. Debriefs are not clinical assessments or validated evaluations of care quality. Do not enter patient identifiers. Rehearse alerts on your actual device before use. Permissions, system settings, battery, and device state can affect delivery. Fallback notification sounds respect Silent mode. Keep your usual clock and documentation process available.

Screenshots

Medtimer4 screens
Code Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Medtimer at Free against Code Timer's $3.99. Medtimer also leads on ratings volume (579 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). Code Timer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Medtimer is free to download; Code Timer costs $3.99 up front. Medtimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Medtimer has 579 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, Code Timer every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Medtimer versus Code Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedtimerCode Timer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (579 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings579 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTigerpixelZachery Gentry

Customer experience

Medtimer

All ratings579 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral16.0%
Negative43.7%

Code Timer

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

Bugs and requests

Medtimer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Not downloading on Apple Watch
  • Crashes on Apple Watch
  • Stops working after OS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Code Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Medtimer

One-time1
  • Medtimer Pro$3.99
None

Code Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medtimer free?
Medtimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Timer free?
Code Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Medtimer or Code Timer?
Code Timer is rated higher. Medtimer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 579 ratings, while Code Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Medtimer or Code Timer have ads?
Neither Medtimer nor Code Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medtimer or Code Timer?
Medtimer ships an update every 3 months, and Code Timer every 16 months. Most recently, Medtimer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Code Timer on October 6, 2026.

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