Comparison

Segment Timer vs PowerTimer

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

Head to head
About

Segment Timer

Features
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The SEGMENT AND MULTI-PURPOSE TIMER has four digit LED segment timer viewable up to 300 feet away. It can program up to 99 segments between 1 second and 99 minutes, 59 seconds by the remote or this free Smartphone app via Bluetooth. This app can preset the timer and synchronize to it. And the app can control 4 modes and change the font.

About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

Screenshots

Segment Timer4 screens
PowerTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Segment Timer at none against PowerTimer's 2. Segment Timer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). PowerTimer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Segment Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Segment Timer ships an update every 3 months, PowerTimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Segment Timer versus PowerTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSegment TimerPowerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天俊 刘Sasquatch Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Segment Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99

Questions

Is Segment Timer free?
Segment Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Segment Timer or PowerTimer have ads?
Neither Segment Timer nor PowerTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Segment Timer or PowerTimer?
Segment Timer ships an update every 3 months, and PowerTimer monthly. Most recently, Segment Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and PowerTimer on October 3, 2026.

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