# timer. vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.8 against timer.'s 4.3. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 63%). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, MultiTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.8 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [DigitAlchemy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376971628) |

## What reviewers say

### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-stopwatch-plus-timer/id1435226668)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 170 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.8 from 76 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 October 1, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*