# timer. vs Haptic Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: timer. at 4.3 against Haptic Focus Timer's 2.6. timer. also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (170 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Haptic Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Haptic Focus Timer's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Haptic Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [KnightCode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343341135) |

## 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 |


### Haptic Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576)

This app helps you time focus and meditation sessions using discreet haptic feedback on your watch. It allows for multiple, unique vibrations to mark time or segment your session without sound or screen interaction. Optionally track your heart rate and mindfulness minutes.

**Highlights:** Haptic notifications for silent alerts, Multiple notifications per timer, Customizable haptic experiences, Configure multiple timers, Dark/Light Mode support, Optional HealthKit heart rate monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Haptic Focus Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Haptic Focus Timer?

timer. is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Haptic Focus Timer averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do timer. or Haptic Focus Timer have ads?

Neither timer. nor Haptic Focus Timer shows ads.

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

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Haptic Focus Timer on August 29, 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.*