Comparison

Timer vs FlexiTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timer

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
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A Simple & Stylish Timer Stopwatch App. [Features] - Supports Tablet. - If App is in the background, notifies the timer completion. - Selectable Theme Color.("Ninja BLACK"/"Samurai WHITE"/"Sakura RED"/"Yuzu YELLOW"/"Ajisai BLUE"/"Matcha GREEN") - Selectable Alarm Sound.("Alarm Clock"/"Bell"/"Alert"/"Chime"/"Telephone"/"Cat"/"Dog"/"Bird") - Vibration On/Off ※ Timer is free, but you can hide the ad by buying a plug-in extension. URL Scheme: woodsmall-timer:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

FlexiTimer

This app allows you to manage two timers simultaneously with customizable speeds for each player. Secretly switch between players and personalize sounds and themes for a unique experience during games or friendly competitions.

Highlights
  • Two player timers with custom speeds
  • Secret player switching
  • Customizable speed multipliers
  • Intuitive keypad timer input
  • Personalized end sounds
  • Light, dark, and system themes
  • Saves settings and last-used time
Features
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The ultimate cheeky fake timer for games and rivalries. Switch players, set custom speeds, and keep things unfair. Warning: FlexiTimer will not make your eggs cook faster. (We tried.) Features... Two Players, Two Speeds: Instantly switch between two players, each with their own timer speed and colour. Great for turn-based games, debates, or playful challenges. Secret Switching: Tap anywhere on the main screen (that’s not a button) to secretly switch players—no one will know but you! Custom Multipliers: Set a unique speed multiplier for each player. Want one player’s time to run twice as fast? Or half as slow? You’re in control. Slick Keypad Timer: Set your timer quickly and intuitively with a beautiful, touch-friendly keypad. No more fiddling with tiny pickers! Personalised Sounds: Choose from a variety of timer end sounds to suit your mood or the moment. Themes: Match the app to your style with light, dark, or system themes. Always Remembers: FlexiTimer saves your settings, multipliers, and last-used time—so you can pick up right where you left off. Why FlexiTimer? Whether you’re playing board games, timing debates, managing turns, or just want a timer with a little more personality, FlexiTimer gives you the flexibility and fun you need. The secret player switch and customisable speeds make it perfect for friendly competition—or a little mischief! Download FlexiTimer now and make every second count—your way!

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
FlexiTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlexiTimer at none against Timer's shown. FlexiTimer also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and FlexiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update fortnightly, FlexiTimer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer versus FlexiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerFlexiTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Mento Apps Ltd

Customer experience

Timer

All ratings81 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.9%

FlexiTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$6.99
1 purchases

FlexiTimer

One-time1
  • Unlock Player 2$0.99

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlexiTimer free?
FlexiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer or FlexiTimer have ads?
Timer shows ads; FlexiTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or FlexiTimer?
Timer ships an update fortnightly, and FlexiTimer daily. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and FlexiTimer on August 13, 2026.

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