# Flip Timer & stopwatch vs Timer Machine

The clearest difference is rating: Flip Timer & stopwatch at 4.6 against Timer Machine's 3.8. Flip Timer & stopwatch also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 20) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). Timer Machine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Timer Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flip Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timer Machine's.

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, Timer Machine every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Timer & stopwatch | Timer Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207/reviews)** | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine/id1387301617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) | [Montage App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530864548) |

## What reviewers say

### Flip Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207)

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Full-screen digital timer, Flip animation for time visualization, Countdown timer, Stopwatch functionality, Customizable reminder sounds, Background sound options, Keep screen on for progress viewing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All the skins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward design
- 🚀 Large, easy-to-read display
- 💡 Unique flipping timer interface
- 🕰 Remembers previous time settings
- 👍 Works well for classroom/productivity use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer sometimes skips seconds or doesn't work accurately
- 💰 Ads are intrusive and disruptive
- 🔒 Paid features should be included in free version
- 🔋 Timer stops working when device is locked or app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly stops counting down
- Unable to stop/reset timer once started
- Ads prevent user from interacting with timer

**Requested features**

- Add option to set timer in hours/minutes/seconds
- Implement repeat/loop functionality for timer
- Allow custom alarm/notification sounds
- Improve landscape mode support


### Timer Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine/id1387301617)

Manage your time effectively with three customizable timers. Set personalized alert sounds to suit your workflow for work, study, or personal projects. This app offers an intuitive interface for a more organized approach to your day.

**Highlights:** Three personalized timers, Customizable alert sounds, User-friendly interface, Time management for work and study, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timer Machine free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer Machine?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Flip Timer & stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Timer Machine averages 3.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer Machine have ads?

Flip Timer & stopwatch shows ads; Timer Machine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer Machine?

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and Timer Machine every 5 months. Most recently, Flip Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timer Machine on August 25, 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.*