Comparison

TimerSwipe vs Chain Timers

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

Head to head
About

TimerSwipe

Features
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TimerSwipe is a “no-look” countdown timer: swipe anywhere on the screen to start the timer and receive audio or vibration feedback when the timer begins and ends. It's perfect for any time when you need to be able to start a short countdown timer without looking at your iPhone's screen. I use it to time awkward stretches during physical therapy and workouts. Features: * Create and save timers of your preferred duration * Favorite a timer with a heart and TimerSwipe will open directly to that timer * Full VoiceOver support * That‘s it! TimerSwipe is a no-frills app that gets out of your way so you can start counting down

About

Chain Timers

Connect multiple countdown timers to run in sequence. Configure automatic transitions between timers or choose to pause. Share your timer sequences easily across devices.

Highlights
  • Chain up to 25 timers
  • Automatic or manual timer transitions
  • Share timer lists
  • Cross-device list sharing
  • Save timer histories
Features
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Chain your timers. Take control of your time. Chain Timer is a simple and useful app that lets you connect and run multiple countdown timers in a row. Key Features: * Connect up to 25 timers in one sequence * Choose whether to pause or move to the next timer automatically after each one ends * Easily share timer lists (QR codes can also be used for simple lists) * Share lists between iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Save up to 4 timer list histories (5 including the one you're currently using) Perfect for: * Structuring self-study sessions * Setting timers to match recipe steps * Keeping meetings and workshops on track * Creating and following your personal health routines Note: This app does not support sub-second timers. It is not intended for use in competitive sports or situations requiring precise time measurement.

Screenshots

TimerSwipe3 screens
Chain Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

TimerSwipe and Chain Timers are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerSwipe ships an update every 5 weeks, Chain Timers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TimerSwipe versus Chain Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerSwipeChain Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan KantzMasayuki Nomura

In-app purchases

None

TimerSwipe

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Timers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerSwipe free?
TimerSwipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Timers free?
Chain Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimerSwipe or Chain Timers have ads?
Neither TimerSwipe nor Chain Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerSwipe or Chain Timers?
TimerSwipe ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chain Timers every 6 weeks. Most recently, TimerSwipe was updated on October 3, 2026 and Chain Timers on October 9, 2026.

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