# Timer & stopwatch vs Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer & stopwatch at 4.7 against Widget Timer's 4.1. Timer & stopwatch also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer & stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 180, 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 48% of Widget Timer's.

Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, Widget Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer & stopwatch | Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-stopwatch-timeglass/id1138584627/reviews)** | [4.1 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **86.8% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138584626) | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-stopwatch-timeglass/id1138584627)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Timeglass | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 🎨 Beautiful and clean design
- ⏱ Excellent for timing routines and exercises
- 🔊 Useful voice prompts and alarms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 3 timers in free version
- 🔋 Alarms don't work when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 No option to automatically start timers at a specific time
- 📱 Not optimized for larger iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer & stopwatch free?

Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Widget Timer free?

Widget Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer & stopwatch or Widget Timer?

Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Timer & stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Widget Timer averages 4.1 from 180 ratings.

### Do Timer & stopwatch or Widget Timer have ads?

Neither Timer & stopwatch nor Widget Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer & stopwatch or Widget Timer?

Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and Widget Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Widget Timer on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*