# Timer ٞ vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiTimer at 82% against Timer ٞ's 36%. MultiTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Timer ٞ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 76). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, MultiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## 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


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timers, Lap feature for stopwatch, Audible alerts, Flashing display, Progress bar, Large, clear display

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ 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, Timer ٞ or MultiTimer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or MultiTimer have ads?

Both Timer ٞ and MultiTimer show ads.

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

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and MultiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on October 1, 2026 and MultiTimer on September 27, 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.*