Comparison

ThreeTimer vs timer.

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

Head to head
About

ThreeTimer

This utility app offers a versatile timer experience, including a stopwatch with lap recording, a countdown timer with end notifications, and a specialized round timer for activities like boxing. It's designed for various training and timing needs.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with count up
  • Lap time recording
  • Countdown timer
  • End notification
  • Round timer with set number of sets
  • Endless round timer option
Features
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This application is a simple timer with one round timer function used in stopwatch, timer, training etc. as one. Please use the timer by the bottom button with the training menu that suits yourself. 【Main functions / use】 stopwatch ・Count up ・Lap time recording It is a simple stopwatch. You can record by pressing the lap time button. timer ・Count down ・End notification It is a timer that you can use for various things. round timer ・Count down ・End notification ・Set number of sets It is a recommended round timer for boxing, boxer size etc etc. If you do not set the number of rounds, you can use it in an endless state. Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

timer.

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Customizable names and alarm sounds
  • Background timer operation
  • Widget and Apple Watch access
  • Live Activities with Play/Pause
  • Siri Shortcuts support
  • Dark Mode and themes
Features
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timer. is a simple and easy too use countdown timer. You are able to run several timers at the same time. The timers can be paused / resumed by the user and still run in background. Also you are able to define a sound or name. With the timer. widget and Apple Watch app you have quick and easy access to your last created timer. Features: - Several timers at the same time - Save timer - Edit and reorder existing timers - Siri Shortcuts support - Define timer name and alarm sound - Define an unlimited amount of timers - Timers still run in backround - Choose different alarms for notification and In-App - Choose from your favorite music for In-App alarm from your locally stored Apple Music or iTunes Music files - Widget for easy access the last created timer - Filter for running timers - Full access to timers from widget - Apple Watch app to view last created timer - More than 30 different alarm sounds - Choose between 16 modern themes for App and Widget - Dark Mode - Live Activities with Play / Pause - Dynamic Island Support with Play / Pause - Home Screen Widgets with Play / Pause For feedback or feature requests visit us on twitter: https://twitter.com/timer_2018 Please note for devices which run iOS 18 or older: The mute switch should not be active when the app is in background. Finished timers are not notified with an alarm sound. This is a limitation of iOS 18 or older. If the app is running in foreground, the alarm sounds are also played when the mute switch is active.

Screenshots

ThreeTimer4 screens
timer.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: timer. at 63% against ThreeTimer's 43%. ThreeTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ThreeTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThreeTimer ships an update every 2 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThreeTimer versus timer.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeTimertimer.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.2 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Tobias Hauss

Customer experience

ThreeTimer

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral42.9%
Negative14.3%

timer.

All ratings170 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.8%

Bugs and requests

ThreeTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Widget opens the app when interacted with
  • Timers disappear or are lost
  • Watch app sync issues
  • Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
  • App remains on Dynamic Island after closing
Show 5 more
  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
  • Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
  • Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
  • Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
  • Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island
Show 9 more
  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ThreeTimer

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$3.99
5 purchases

timer.

One-time5
  • Themes for timer.$0.99
  • iTunes Music as In-App Alarm$0.99
  • Edit All Widget Details$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99

Questions

Is ThreeTimer free?
ThreeTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ThreeTimer or timer. have ads?
Neither ThreeTimer nor timer. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThreeTimer or timer.?
ThreeTimer ships an update every 2 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, ThreeTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and timer. on October 7, 2026.

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