# Counter Timer vs Timer

The clearest difference is price: Timer at Free against Counter Timer's $0.99. Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). Counter Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Timer is free to download; Counter Timer costs $0.99 up front. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Counter Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Counter Timer | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **81** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manfred Breede](https://appshunter.io/developer/414696754) | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) |

## What reviewers say

### Counter Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/counter-timer/id1043662049)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619)

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

**Highlights:** Background timer notifications, Selectable theme colors, Selectable alarm sounds, Vibration on/off, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual plan | $5.99 | per year |
| Pay in full | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Counter Timer free?

Counter Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Counter Timer or Timer have ads?

Timer shows ads; Counter Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Counter Timer or Timer?

Counter Timer ships an update every 38 months, and Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Counter Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and Timer on October 15, 2026.

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