# Timer vs Herotime Zero

The clearest difference is rating: Herotime Zero at 5.0 against Timer's 4.4. Herotime Zero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Timer's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 2). On price 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. Herotime Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Herotime Zero holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Herotime Zero's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Herotime Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herotime-zero-timer-stopwatch-simply-big/id1235531458/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [blue media labs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072873742) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Herotime Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herotime-zero-timer-stopwatch-simply-big/id1235531458)

A simple and reliable countdown timer and stopwatch with large, easy-to-read digits. Features innovative precision wheel and tap technologies for accurate adjustments and timing. Designed for maximum readability on iPhones and iPads, even after device restarts.

**Highlights:** Large digit display, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Precision wheel adjustment, Precision tap timing, Reliable background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Herotime Zero free?

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

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

Herotime Zero is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Herotime Zero averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer or Herotime Zero have ads?

Timer shows ads; Herotime Zero does not.

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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.*