# Timer ٞ vs Widget Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer ٞ at none against Widget Timer's 3. Timer ٞ also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 180). Widget Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 48% of Widget Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, Widget Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews)** | [4.1 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) |

## 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


### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

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

### Is Widget Timer free?

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

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

Timer ٞ is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Widget Timer averages 4.1 from 180 ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or Widget Timer have ads?

Timer ٞ shows ads; Widget Timer does not.

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

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Widget Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Widget Timer on October 9, 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.*