Comparison

Timer Holic vs PowerTimer

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

Head to head
About

Timer Holic

This utility app allows for quick and easy timer setup, focusing on speed and simplicity over extensive features. It supports multiple simultaneous timers and precise second-by-second time setting.

Highlights
  • Quick timer setup
  • Customizable alert messages
  • Up to 10 simultaneous timers
  • Set time by the second
  • Stopwatch functionality
Features
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"I do not need anything else but I want to set the time fast ..." Timer Holic is aiming for a different goal than many of the timer apps out there. We focused on things that were quick and easy to set up, rather than rich features. No matter what time you set, it can take a few seconds. Other features - Customizable alert message - Use up to 10 timers at the same time - Set time by second - Stopwatch (set time to 1 second) "Leave the small timing to Timer Holic and you pay attention to more important things."

About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Timer Holic3 screens
PowerTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Holic at 4.9 against PowerTimer's 4.2. Timer Holic also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). PowerTimer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Holic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer Holic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Timer Holic's written reviews are positive against 67% of PowerTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Holic ships an update every 2 months, PowerTimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer Holic versus PowerTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer HolicPowerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeong-min YiSasquatch Studio Inc.

Customer experience

Timer Holic

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

PowerTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer Holic

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Full Version$0.99
2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99

Questions

Is Timer Holic free?
Timer Holic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Holic or PowerTimer?
Timer Holic is rated higher. Timer Holic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PowerTimer averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Timer Holic or PowerTimer have ads?
Neither Timer Holic nor PowerTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Holic or PowerTimer?
Timer Holic ships an update every 2 months, and PowerTimer monthly. Most recently, Timer Holic was updated on October 7, 2026 and PowerTimer on October 3, 2026.

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