# Timer Plus vs Pro Timer

The clearest difference is price: Timer Plus at Free against Pro Timer's $0.99. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Pro Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer Plus is free to download; Pro Timer costs $0.99 up front. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pro Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pro Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pro Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Pro Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Pro Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-timer/id1428444061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Wesley Scheper](https://appshunter.io/developer/879919957) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### Pro Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-timer/id1428444061)

This interval timer app helps users create and manage custom workout circuits for high-intensity interval training. It offers intuitive design, quick circuit setup, and audio/visual cues to guide users through exercises. Users can also share their custom routines with others.

**Highlights:** Create custom workout circuits, Quick circuit start, Audio and visual cues, Share circuits with friends, Workout reminders, Background mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Pro Timer free?

Pro Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Pro Timer?

Pro Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Pro Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Pro Timer have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Pro Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Pro Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pro Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Pro Timer on June 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.*