# Flip Timer & stopwatch vs Timer

Flip Timer & stopwatch and Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Flip Timer & stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's. Flip Timer & stopwatch also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 442). Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Timer & stopwatch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flip Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flip Timer & stopwatch has 7.6K ratings behind it against 442, 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 20% of Timer's.

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flip Timer & stopwatch | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-timer-and-stopwatch/id1304344207/reviews)** | [4.4 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 442 |
| Positive reviews | **68.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俐 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896144174) | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flip Timer & stopwatch free?

Flip Timer & stopwatch 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, Flip Timer & stopwatch or Timer?

Flip Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Flip Timer & stopwatch averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.

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

Flip Timer & stopwatch shows ads; Timer does not.

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

Flip Timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Flip Timer & stopwatch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Timer on September 21, 2026.

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