# +1 Timer vs Progress Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: +1 Timer at 100% against Progress Timer's 75%. +1 Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Progress Timer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

+1 Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Progress Timer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | +1 Timer | Progress Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [nanawork](https://appshunter.io/developer/534858192) | [Yosuke Arasawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488787373) |

## What reviewers say

### +1 Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-1-timer-multiple-timers/id1124349919)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously on one screen. Ideal for timing various activities like cooking, studying, or working. Save timers for quick reuse and receive notifications when they complete.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple timers, Start, pause, and resume timers individually, Add notes to timers, Customizable timer sounds, Receive completion notifications, Save timers locally

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Progress Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progress-timer-repeat-routine/id1507348377)

This app helps you manage timed tasks with visual progress bars and countdowns. You can set custom titles and durations, and repeat timer groups. It continues counting in the background and notifies you even when the screen is locked.

**Highlights:** Visual progress bars, Customizable timer titles, Repeatable timer groups, Background operation, Sound notifications, Save and recall timer lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is +1 Timer free?

+1 Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Progress Timer free?

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

### Do +1 Timer or Progress Timer have ads?

Both +1 Timer and Progress Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, +1 Timer or Progress Timer?

+1 Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Progress Timer every 8 months. Most recently, +1 Timer was updated on September 7, 2026 and Progress Timer on June 11, 2026.

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