# timer. vs Multi Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Multi Timer at free against timer.'s free with in-app purchases. Multi Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). timer.'s advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 45%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Multi Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Barakah Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446774843) |

## 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 |


### Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844)

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown timers, Intuitive UI, Clean design, Multitasking support, Easy to read from a distance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Multi Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Multi Timer?

timer. is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do timer. or Multi Timer have ads?

Neither timer. nor Multi Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or Multi Timer?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Multi Timer fortnightly. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Multi Timer on September 20, 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.*