# Timer ٞ vs Random Timer Generator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Random Timer Generator at 83% against Timer ٞ's 36%. Random Timer Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). Timer ٞ's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Timer ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Timer Generator'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, Random Timer Generator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer ٞ | Random Timer Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews)** | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-timer-generator/id1621894479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [OneUp App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533692452) |

## 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


### Random Timer Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-timer-generator/id1621894479)

This app generates random countdown timers within a specified time range. It's versatile for games, meditation, exercise, studying, and more. Customize sounds, vibrations, and looping modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Configurable random countdowns, Adjustable time ranges (0 seconds to 24 hours), Background operation support, Customizable sound and vibration alerts, Upload custom alarm sounds, Looping mode with break periods, Progress tracking for loops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime access | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer ٞ free?

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

### Is Random Timer Generator free?

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

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

Timer ٞ is rated higher. Timer ٞ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Random Timer Generator averages 3.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Timer ٞ or Random Timer Generator have ads?

Timer ٞ shows ads; Random Timer Generator does not.

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

Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, and Random Timer Generator every 2 months. Most recently, Timer ٞ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Random Timer Generator on September 12, 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.*