# 1Timer vs Visual Multi Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 1Timer at 1.2K against Visual Multi Timer's 142. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 1Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Visual Multi Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 1Timer against 4.7 for Visual Multi Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Timer has 1.2K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of 1Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Visual Multi Timer's.

1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Visual Multi Timer monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 1Timer | Visual Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791/reviews) | [4.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) | [HAPPUS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669465739) |

## What reviewers say

### 1Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1timer-voice-timer/id1357874791)

This app provides highly customizable voice timers for various activities like workouts, habits, and routines. Set per-second countdowns, interval reminders, and choose from multiple languages and voices for announcements. It offers quick access via widgets and works offline with VoiceOver support.

**Highlights:** Voice countdown announcements, Customizable reminder intervals, Multiple language and voice options, Chaining timers together, Widget for quick access, Works with locked screen, VoiceOver support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable voice timers
- 👍 Helpful for productivity and focus
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🔒 Lifetime license option
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable voice prompts
- 🐛 Ads on premium version
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Lifetime license not transferable to new devices
- 👎 Unintuitive UI in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Ads closing the app
- Voice prompts not working after switching to background
- Timer number disappearing when closing app from background
- White noise/static audio issue

**Requested features**

- Delayed start option
- Ability to record custom voice messages
- More alarm sound options
- Apple Watch app
- Ability to organize timers into folders


### Visual Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151)

This app helps you manage multiple tasks simultaneously with customizable timers. It offers pre-made templates for various activities like cooking, workouts, and productivity, along with extensive personalization options. Stay on track with features like Live Activities and widgets.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers running simultaneously, Multi-step timer creation, Extensive template gallery, Customizable timer appearance, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Homescreen widgets, Shortcut Actions support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime v2 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Fully customizable timers
- 💡 Option to pause timer
- 💡 Impressive alarm choices
- 💡 Alarm rings on silent/with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Amateurish sounds
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 No vibration when silent
- 👎 Cannot set custom seconds (intervals of 5s)

**Reported bugs**

- No vibration when set to silent

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch
- macOS app
- Ability to view timer as progress bar on lock screen
- More free programs
- Visual and vibratory alerts separately or combined


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 1Timer free?

1Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Multi Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 1Timer or Visual Multi Timer?

1Timer and Visual Multi Timer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.2K and 142 ratings respectively.

### Do 1Timer or Visual Multi Timer have ads?

Both 1Timer and Visual Multi Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 1Timer or Visual Multi Timer?

1Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Visual Multi Timer monthly. Most recently, 1Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Visual Multi Timer on September 30, 2026.

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