# Timer Plus vs Beep Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Timer at none against Timer Plus's 4. Beep Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beep Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beep 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Beep Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| 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/beep-timer/id6778339060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Daniel Huda](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778339062) |

## 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| 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


### Beep Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep-timer/id6778339060)

This app provides a free, customizable interval timer for various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and boxing. It features clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface to keep users focused on training. Track progress with workout statistics and save custom routines.

**Highlights:** Free interval timer, Customizable intervals and rounds, Voice announcements, Workout archive and notes, Workout statistics, Dark mode interface, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Beep Timer free?

Beep Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

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

Both Timer Plus and Beep Timer show ads.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beep Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and Beep Timer on September 24, 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.*