# ABTimers vs timer.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABTimers at 100% against timer.'s 63%. ABTimers also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). timer.'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (171 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABTimers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ABTimers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ABTimers's written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s.

ABTimers ships an update every 56 months, timer. every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABTimers | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abtimers-multiple-timers/id1260682744/reviews)** | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **171** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ICNC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051590179) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### ABTimers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abtimers-multiple-timers/id1260682744)

This utility app offers multiple customizable timers designed to assist with various tasks, including gaming. It features advanced options like adjustable running times, auto-looping, and silent modes, with iCloud sync for cross-device use.

**Highlights:** Restart timers without leaving games, Set quiet times, Adjust running timer, Auto-looping timers, iCloud Sync, Send timers to other devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABTimers Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- Widget opens the app when interacted with
- Timers disappear or are lost
- Watch app sync issues
- Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
- App remains on Dynamic Island after closing

**Requested features**

- Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
- Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
- Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
- Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
- Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ABTimers free?

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

### Is timer. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ABTimers or timer.?

ABTimers is rated higher. ABTimers averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 171 ratings.

### Do ABTimers or timer. have ads?

Neither ABTimers nor timer. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ABTimers or timer.?

ABTimers ships an update every 56 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, ABTimers was updated on November 2, 2026 and timer. on November 2, 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.*