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.
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock
This utility app offers a floating timer, stopwatch, Pomodoro timer, and clock that stays on-screen above other applications. It's ideal for tasks requiring precise timing while multitasking, with customizable display and interaction options.
- Picture-in-picture floating timer
- Always-on-screen display
- Customizable colors and sounds
- Adjustable window size and position
- Pomodoro timer functionality
- Stopwatch and clock modes
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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
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.
- Home screen timer widgets
- Interactive widget controls
- Lock screen widgets
- Customizable widget themes
- Theme gallery
- Repeating timers
- Siri and Shortcuts support
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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/
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Verdict
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 (67% vs 44%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
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.
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 — 324 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock's written reviews are positive against 44% of Widget Timer's.
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock ships an update every 10 days, Widget Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock | Widget Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (324 ratings) — better | 4.1 (186 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 44.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 324 — better | 186 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Think Tap Work | Foobar Creative |
Customer experience
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock
Widget Timer
Bugs and requests
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Widget Timer
Reported bugs
11 issues- Old timers are not deletable
- Alert sounds don't play from widgets
- Countdown feature requires tapping widget to update
- Nonstop battery draining
- Paid widget on iPad doesn't work
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- Widgets not appearing on lock screen or home screen
- Widget looks bad, font too large
- Cannot pause timer
- Timer doesn't show unless a new one is added
- Timer doesn't ring when finished
- Sound stops when starting a new timer before the previous one ends
Requested features
12 requests- Option to remove old timers
- Instructions for use
- Fix sound notifications for widgets
- Allow resetting/turning off alarms from widget
- Repeat alarm option at the end
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- Smaller creation table for timers
- Timers longer than 23h 59m 59s
- Show exact end time when setting timers
- Allow hearing samples of alarm sounds before upgrading
- Pause timer functionality
- Option to repeat timers
- Allow users to hear samples of extra alarm sounds before upgrading
In-app purchases
Pop Out Timer Stopwatch Clock
- Pop Out Premium Monthly$0.491 Month
- Pop Out Premium Yearly$3.991 Year
- Pop Out Premium$11.99
Widget Timer
- Widget Timer Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Widget Timer Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$49.99
Questions
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