Comparison

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock vs Widget Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock

This app offers an always-on-screen floating timer, stopwatch, Pomodoro timer, and clock using picture-in-picture. It's ideal for tasks requiring precise timing while using other full-screen applications, allowing for easy window manipulation.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture floating windows
  • Always-on-screen timer
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Pomodoro timer
  • Floating clock
  • Adjustable window position and size
Features
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Pop Out Timer uses picture-in-picture to provide an always on-screen, floating timer, stopwatch, pomodoro, or clock. Perfect for presentations, workouts, cooking, studying, or any task that needs precise timing while using a full-screen app. While in picture-in-picture you can move the window around to any corner, flick it off screen, or resize with a pinch. Customize colors, aspect ratios, sounds, and display options to fit the way you work. If you choose to purchase a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Terms of use: https://thinktapwork.com/tos.html

About

Widget Timer

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Home screen timer widgets
  • Interactive widget controls
  • Lock screen widgets
  • Customizable widget themes
  • Theme gallery
  • Repeating timers
  • Siri and Shortcuts support
Features
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Widget Timer puts beautiful, customizable timers right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Pick the timer type that fits the moment, style it to match your setup, and keep it only a glance away. Every timer type, in one app: - Countdown: count down the days to a birthday, holiday, wedding, or trip, and let it roll over automatically every year. - Count Up: track the time since an anniversary, a milestone, or the day you started something new. - Progress: see how far through the week, month, quarter, or year you are. - Stopwatch: count elapsed time up from zero, starting and stopping as you go. - Standard: a simple one-shot timer that counts down (or up) to a set duration. - Repeat: a timer that repeats a set number of times, or infinitely, for periodic reminders like stretching or drinking water. Widgets, done right: - add timer widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen - interactive widgets, so you can start and stop your timers without opening the app - customize the theme of each widget, or pick one from a gallery of over 50 themes More to love: - run as many timers as you like, all at once - name every timer (emoji supported) - lots of alert sounds to choose from - multiple finished modes - local notifications alert you when the app is in the background (no network required) - long press to re-order the timers on the main screen - works with Siri and Shortcuts Some features require a purchase of either a Premium Subscription or a Premium Lifetime Unlock. Widget Timer Premium Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock4 screens
Widget Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock at 4.6 against Widget Timer's 4.1. Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 48%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 297 and 180 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock's written reviews are positive against 48% of Widget Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock ships an update weekly, Widget Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock versus Widget Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop Out Timer Stopwatch ClockWidget Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (297 ratings) — better4.1 (180 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better48.4% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better180
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThink Tap WorkFoobar Creative

Customer experience

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock

All ratings297 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative23.1%

Widget Timer

All ratings180 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative48.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Pop Out Premium Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Pop Out Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pop Out Premium$11.99
3 purchases

Widget Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Widget Timer Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Widget Timer Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock free?
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Widget Timer free?
Widget Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock or Widget Timer?
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock is rated higher. Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Widget Timer averages 4.1 from 180 ratings.
Do Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock or Widget Timer have ads?
Neither Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock nor Widget Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock or Widget Timer?
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock ships an update weekly, and Widget Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock was updated on September 29, 2026 and Widget Timer on September 30, 2026.

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