Comparison

MultiTimer vs About Timers

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

Head to head
About

MultiTimer

Manage up to six timers simultaneously for various activities like cooking, studying, or recording videos. Features include a large current time display, timer, alarm, and stopwatch variations, and notifications even when the app is not in use. Enjoy cheerful animations and customizable notification sounds.

Highlights
  • Manage up to 6 timers simultaneously
  • Timer, alarm, and stopwatch modes
  • Large current time display
  • Notifications when time is reached
  • Displays extra time if exceeded
  • Over 10 notification sound options
  • Cheerful animations
Features
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"romer" is an application that can manage a max of 6 timers at the same time. It can be used for cooking, studying, sports, yoga, record videos, etc. A cute and brightly colored animation can cheer you up during waiting times. ○●○●○● App Features ○●○●○● ○ Display the current time in a larger format. ● You can use 3 variations: timer, alarm and stopwatch. ○ A max of 6 timers can all be used at the same time. ● The app will notify you via a sensor when the appointed time has been reached (if the app isn't currently in use). ○ The app will clearly display the extra time occurred if you exceed the original appointed time. ● There are over 10 different options to choose from for the notification sound.

About

About Timers

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

Highlights
  • Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Completion notifications
  • Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow)
  • Reliable background operation
Features
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TIMERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL About Timers is the most visually stunning way to run multiple timers and stopwatches on iPhone and iPad. Born in the kitchen — where managing multiple things at once is the difference between a great meal and a burnt one — but at home everywhere you need precise timing. MULTIPLE TIMERS, ALL AT ONCE Run as many timers as you need, simultaneously. Every timer is a visual tile with vibrant gradients, a glowing progress ring, and ambient light that pulses as it counts down. Pasta, sauce, vegetables — all on screen at the same time, each with its own alarm sound and repeat alerts. STOPWATCHES WITH SPLIT TRACKING Track laps, rounds, and splits with millisecond precision. Set a target time for each split — the app shows you instantly whether you were faster or slower, in green or red. Ideal for workouts, coaching, board games, or any activity where every second counts. DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO iOS • Home screen widgets in small, medium, and large • Lock screen widgets — circular progress and rectangular countdown • Time-sensitive notifications that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Dozens of color themes and gradient palettes: rainbow, gold, nova, and more. Choose your shape — circle, squircle, or rectangle. Ambient glow effects in gradient or solid styles. 15 custom app icons to match your home screen. This is what a timer app looks like when design actually matters. ABOUT TIMERS PRO Upgrade to unlock unlimited timers and stopwatches, lock screen widgets, Focus Mode (hide stopped timers for a cleaner view), alternative app icons, and every new theme added in future updates. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time purchase. Privacy: https://www.abouttimers.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.abouttimers.com/eula.html

Screenshots

MultiTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultiTimer at none against About Timers's 3. MultiTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MultiTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 57 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiTimer ships an update every 10 days, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MultiTimer versus About Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTimerAbout Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better4.5 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2257 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenji OnishiGertjan.com

Customer experience

MultiTimer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative27.3%

About Timers

All ratings57 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

MultiTimer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

About Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is About Timers free?
About Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or About Timers?
MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while About Timers averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.
Do MultiTimer or About Timers have ads?
Both MultiTimer and About Timers show ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or About Timers?
MultiTimer ships an update every 10 days, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and About Timers on July 5, 2026.

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