# Timer ٞ vs Antunes Prep Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Antunes Prep Timer at 5.0 against Timer ٞ's 4.4. Antunes Prep Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Timer ٞ's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Antunes Prep Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 0% of Antunes Prep 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, Antunes Prep Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Antunes Prep Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antunes-prep-timer/id1449164826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **36.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [AJ Antunes & Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406385728) |

## 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


### Antunes Prep Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/antunes-prep-timer/id1449164826)

Manage food preparation timers and condiment expiry dates with customizable categories. Features audit logs, distinct operator and store manager modes, and multi-language support. Designed for iPad.

**Highlights:** Condiment expiry management, Customizable categories, Activity logging for audits, Operator and Store Manager modes, Multi-language support, iPad optimized

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Antunes Prep Timer | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

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

### Is Antunes Prep Timer free?

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

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

Antunes Prep Timer is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Antunes Prep Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or Antunes Prep Timer have ads?

Timer ٞ shows ads; Antunes Prep Timer does not.

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

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Antunes Prep Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Antunes Prep Timer on June 1, 2026.

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