# Timer ٞ vs Timer

Timer ٞ and Timer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 36% of Timer ٞ's. Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months). Timer ٞ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 81). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Timer ٞ against 4.4 for Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timer's.

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews) | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105)

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch support, Today Widget support, Synchronized timer control, Simple and elegant design, Easy setup, Sound and vibration notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed app
- 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
- 👍 Simple elegant design
- 🚀 Good timer app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skips a second
- 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
- 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
- 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
- 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero


### 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 Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer ٞ or Timer?

Timer ٞ and Timer are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 81 ratings respectively.

### Do Timer ٞ or Timer have ads?

Both Timer ٞ and Timer show ads.

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

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Timer on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*