Comparison

Timer & stopwatch vs Multi Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer & stopwatch

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple side-by-side timers
  • Multi-stepped timers with custom durations
  • Spoken timer alerts
  • Timer widget for quick access
  • Library of pre-built timers
  • Stopwatch functionality
Features
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Timeglass has everything you need to time exercise, study, cooking, and your other daily routines. Timeglass gives you: ● Many timers, side by side - Create reusable timers and run them side by side. Maybe you want to do a workout while timing a roast in the oven. No problem! Timeglass has you covered. ● Multi-stepped timers - Timers can have multiple steps, where each step has its own duration. This is great for workout routines and cooking. ● Spoken timers - Want to know what's up next without looking at your phone? Timeglass will talk you through your stepped timers so you can stay focused on whatever you're doing. ● Timer widget - Start and view your timers from any widget screen, or from 3D Touching the app icon. You can even use this to see your timers while your phone is locked. ● Pre-built timers - A library of forty timers to choose from, covering fitness, home & lifestyle, productivity, relaxation, and cooking. ● Lots more awesome stuff - Like stopwatches, repeating alerts, beautiful tones & icons for your timers, plus five themes to choose from.

About

Multi Timer

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown timers
  • Intuitive UI
  • Clean design
  • Multitasking support
  • Easy to read from a distance
Features
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Multi Timer turns every countdown into a living national park scene, so you can track several timers at once without staring at a plain list of numbers. Start a timer and open a park. The sky changes as time passes. The sun crosses the scene. The moon rises over night parks. When the countdown ends, your visit is stamped into your Park Passport. Use Multi Timer for: - Cooking multiple dishes at once - Focus sessions and study blocks - Workouts, stretches, and recovery intervals - Morning and evening routines - Reminders that need a clear countdown - Any moment where one timer is not enough Key features: - Run multiple countdown timers at the same time - Give each timer a name, duration, sound, and park - See living visual scenes that progress with each timer - Get alerts when timers finish - Use Live Activities for glanceable timer status - Collect completed park visits in your Park Passport - Choose from four free parks - Unlock all 12 national park scenes with MultiTimer Pro Multi Timer is built for people who want a timer board that is practical, quick, and easier to read at a glance. Whether you are cooking, working, studying, exercising, or managing a routine, each countdown gets its own place on the map. MultiTimer Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks all 12 parks.

Screenshots

Timer & stopwatch4 screens
Multi Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timer & stopwatch at 4.7 against Multi Timer's 4.1. Timer & stopwatch also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 45%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 59). Multi Timer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. Timer & stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer & stopwatch has 1.4K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, Multi Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer & stopwatch versus Multi Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer & stopwatchMulti Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better4.1 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better59
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.Barakah Digital LLC

Customer experience

Timer & stopwatch

All ratings1,419 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.7%

Multi Timer

All ratings59 ratings
Positive76.3%
Neutral8.5%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral17.2%
Negative37.9%

Bugs and requests

Timer & stopwatch

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Alarms sometimes don't go off when the app is in the background
  • Timer progress not visible on lock screen

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Ability to duplicate and edit existing timers
  • Option to organize timers into folders or categories
  • Integrate with Apple Health or Fitness apps
  • Add a timer countdown indicator in the widget

Multi Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer & stopwatch

One-time1
  • Upgrade Timeglass$2.99
1 purchases

Multi Timer

One-time1
  • Multi Timer Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Timer & stopwatch free?
Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Timer free?
Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer & stopwatch or Multi Timer?
Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Timer & stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.
Do Timer & stopwatch or Multi Timer have ads?
Neither Timer & stopwatch nor Multi Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer & stopwatch or Multi Timer?
Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and Multi Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Multi Timer on September 20, 2026.

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