Comparison

+1 Timer vs Timers

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

Head to head
About

+1 Timer

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
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As many timers as you need. "+1 Timer" is a simple timer app that lets you manage multiple countdowns on a single screen. It's perfect whenever you need to time several things at once: cooking, studying, workouts, work, breaks, and more. Save a timer for each task, and you'll never have to set it up again. [Key Features] - Add multiple timers and start, pause, or resume each one individually - Add a memo to each timer - Choose from a variety of sounds for each timer - Set vibration on iPhone - Get a notification when a timer ends (notifications play the sound you chose for each timer) - Reorder your timers however you like - Edit, reset, or delete timers - Timers are saved on your device - Option to play the end sound in Silent Mode while the app is open - Supports Dynamic Type and VoiceOver - Works on iPhone and iPad [System Alarms (iOS 26 or later)] Get alerted with system alarms when a timer ends. They sound even in Silent Mode or Focus, so you won't miss them. While a timer is waiting on an alarm, the time remaining appears on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. Just tap a timer in the list to quickly start or pause it. Time the laundry while you cook. Keep study time and breaks separate. Set a time for each part of your workout. "+1 Timer" makes managing all the time in your day simple. * To be alerted when a timer ends, allow alarms or notifications. You'll be asked the first time you start a timer. * System alarms require iOS 26 or later. On earlier versions, you'll get a regular notification. * When system alarms are on, volume, vibration, and how long the alarm sounds follow your system settings.

About

Timers

Create and run sequential timers for workouts, focus sessions, or any routine. Save and reuse your custom timer groups with customizable intervals, sounds, and notifications. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Run timers in sequence
  • Save and reuse routines
  • Customizable intervals and sounds
  • Background notifications
  • Dark Mode support
  • One-time ad removal purchase
Features
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Workout, rest, repeat. Focus, break, repeat. Timers runs multiple timers automatically in sequence. Save them as a group, set how many times to repeat, and reuse your routine. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Run timers in sequence Combine intervals such as 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest, or 25 minutes of focus and a 5-minute break. Set a repeat count for each group. ■ Save your everyday routines Reuse groups for studying, workouts, stretching, or cooking. Templates and duplication help you set up another routine without starting from scratch. ■ Notifications, speech, and countdowns While the app is open, sounds, speech, and countdowns help you follow your routine. In the background or with the screen locked, notifications alert you. Notifications must be enabled in your device settings. Notification sounds depend on your device settings. ■ Make it your own Set durations, names, repeat counts, and sounds. Advance notices, auto-lock control, active timer badges, and Dark Mode are also available. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a single purchase, not a subscription. Restore your purchase using the Apple Account you used to buy it. Keep your daily routine together, one group at a time.

Screenshots

+1 Timer4 screens
Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timers at every 5 days against +1 Timer's every 2 months. +1 Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. +1 Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

+1 Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timers every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
+1 Timer versus Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter+1 TimerTimers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernanaworkKoji Ito

Customer experience

+1 Timer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Timers

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

+1 Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$1.99
1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is +1 Timer free?
+1 Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do +1 Timer or Timers have ads?
Both +1 Timer and Timers show ads.
Which is updated more often, +1 Timer or Timers?
+1 Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timers every 5 days. Most recently, +1 Timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Timers on November 3, 2026.

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