# Timer vs Min & Sec Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Min & Sec Timer at none against Timer's shown. Min & Sec Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Timer's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 13). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Min & Sec Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 81 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update fortnightly, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Min & Sec Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-kitchen-timer-and-stopwatch/id1085996619/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [woodsmall inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/708077492) | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) |

## 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 |


### Min & Sec Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831)

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minute/second timer, Multiple timer support, Add, edit, and delete timers, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer labels, Lap timer functionality, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Min & Sec Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Min & Sec Timer?

Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Timer or Min & Sec Timer have ads?

Timer shows ads; Min & Sec Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Min & Sec Timer?

Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Min & Sec Timer on October 6, 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.*