# Second Timers vs Multiple Timer Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Timers at none against Multiple Timer Widgets's 2. Second Timers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Multiple Timer Widgets's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multiple Timer Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multiple Timer Widgets has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Second Timers's written reviews are positive against 92% of Multiple Timer Widgets's.

Second Timers ships an update every 2 weeks, Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Timers | Multiple Timer Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-timers/id1171577401/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuu Ogasawara](https://appshunter.io/developer/923989938) | [Neat Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449619229) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-timers/id1171577401)

This utility app helps manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for second-by-second precision and repeatable notification sounds. It supports multitasking views on iPads and hands-free alert dismissal on iPhones.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Second-level timer precision, Repeatable notification sounds, SlideOver and Split View support (iPad), Hands-free alert dismissal (iPhone), Bilingual support (English/Japanese)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Multiple Timer Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timer-widgets-rad/id6461776692)

Manage multiple countdowns and stopwatches simultaneously with customizable timers. Add notes, save presets, and access real-time updates via widgets. Seamlessly import, export, and share your timers.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Save and customize timers, Add notes to timers, Count up, count down, or indefinite timers, Desktop widgets for quick access, Import, export, and share timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Timers free?

Second Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Multiple Timer Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Second Timers or Multiple Timer Widgets?

Second Timers is rated higher. Second Timers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Multiple Timer Widgets averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Second Timers or Multiple Timer Widgets have ads?

Neither Second Timers nor Multiple Timer Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Second Timers or Multiple Timer Widgets?

Second Timers ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multiple Timer Widgets monthly. Most recently, Second Timers was updated on October 7, 2026 and Multiple Timer Widgets on October 3, 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.*