# timer. vs Timer For Workouts

The clearest difference is rating: Timer For Workouts at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Timer For Workouts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Timer For Workouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer For Workouts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Timer For Workouts's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Timer For Workouts every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Timer For Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-intervals/id1523606149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Yen Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454533961) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Timer For Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-intervals/id1523606149)

This app provides customizable interval timers for various workouts, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It also features countdown timers and a stopwatch with customizable display options. Users can create and save their own timer configurations for repeated use.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Multiple workout phases (warm-up, rest, cool-down), Background music selection, Countdown timers for events, Accurate digital stopwatch with lap times, Customizable display and button sizes, Save and reuse custom timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Timer For Workouts free?

Timer For Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Timer For Workouts?

Timer For Workouts is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Timer For Workouts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do timer. or Timer For Workouts have ads?

Neither timer. nor Timer For Workouts shows ads.

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

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Timer For Workouts every 9 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 7, 2026 and Timer For Workouts on October 2, 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.*