Comparison

timer. vs MultiTimer

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

Head to head
About

timer.

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Customizable names and alarm sounds
  • Background timer operation
  • Widget and Apple Watch access
  • Live Activities with Play/Pause
  • Siri Shortcuts support
  • Dark Mode and themes
Features
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timer. is a simple and easy too use countdown timer. You are able to run several timers at the same time. The timers can be paused / resumed by the user and still run in background. Also you are able to define a sound or name. With the timer. widget and Apple Watch app you have quick and easy access to your last created timer. Features: - Several timers at the same time - Save timer - Edit and reorder existing timers - Siri Shortcuts support - Define timer name and alarm sound - Define an unlimited amount of timers - Timers still run in backround - Choose different alarms for notification and In-App - Choose from your favorite music for In-App alarm from your locally stored Apple Music or iTunes Music files - Widget for easy access the last created timer - Filter for running timers - Full access to timers from widget - Apple Watch app to view last created timer - More than 30 different alarm sounds - Choose between 16 modern themes for App and Widget - Dark Mode - Live Activities with Play / Pause - Dynamic Island Support with Play / Pause - Home Screen Widgets with Play / Pause For feedback or feature requests visit us on twitter: https://twitter.com/timer_2018 Please note for devices which run iOS 18 or older: The mute switch should not be active when the app is in background. Finished timers are not notified with an alarm sound. This is a limitation of iOS 18 or older. If the app is running in foreground, the alarm sounds are also played when the mute switch is active.

About

MultiTimer

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited timers
  • Lap feature for stopwatch
  • Audible alerts
  • Flashing display
  • Progress bar
  • Large, clear display
Features
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Timer Plus - is a timer and stopwatch app, with a beautiful classic design and reliable functionality that is incredibly easy to use. The two essential features to this app are the timer, which allows you to add unlimited timers, and the stopwatch, which offers a lap feature with a clear display, so you can track or time just about anything you need. - Easy to start - just set time and press play! - Add unlimited timers - Quickly delete a timer with 'X' button - Timer makes noise when it ends - no need to watch your phone! - Flashing display at end of time - Timer displays in hours, minutes and seconds - Stopwatch displays in minutes, seconds and milliseconds - Progress bar for elapsed time - Full lap display - Just one tap to switch between Timer and Stopwatch - Display has large numbers and scrolling, so operating is easy Do you have feedback for us? Please let us know by contacting us at timerplus@digitalchemy.us

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.8 against timer.'s 4.3. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 63%). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of MultiTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, MultiTimer every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
timer. versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.MultiTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (171 ratings)4.8 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussDigitAlchemy LLC

Customer experience

timer.

All ratings171 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.8%

MultiTimer

All ratings77 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Widget opens the app when interacted with
  • Timers disappear or are lost
  • Watch app sync issues
  • Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
  • App remains on Dynamic Island after closing
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  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
  • Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
  • Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
  • Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
  • Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island
Show 9 more
  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

MultiTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

timer.

One-time5
  • Themes for timer.$0.99
  • iTunes Music as In-App Alarm$0.99
  • Edit All Widget Details$0.99
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  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99
1 purchases

MultiTimer

One-time1
  • Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, timer. or MultiTimer?
MultiTimer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 77 ratings.
Do timer. or MultiTimer have ads?
MultiTimer shows ads; timer. does not.
Which is updated more often, timer. or MultiTimer?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and MultiTimer every 2 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on November 2, 2026 and MultiTimer on November 2, 2026.

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