# timer. vs ACENji

The clearest difference is rating: ACENji at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. ACENji also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

ACENji holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, ACENji weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | ACENji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acenji/id1538620963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Scale Campaign LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538620965) |

## 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


### ACENji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acenji/id1538620963)

Create custom business apps and systems without coding. Connect to databases, build mobile and web applications, and automate workflows. Offers a unified platform for instant creation and real-time collaboration.

**Highlights:** No-code app development, Connect to 30+ databases/CRMs, Build mobile, web, and API apps, Multi-app complex workflows, White-label enterprise solutions, Conditional logic for dynamic apps, Real-time data sharing and collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is ACENji free?

ACENji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or ACENji?

ACENji is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while ACENji averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do timer. or ACENji have ads?

Neither timer. nor ACENji shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or ACENji?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and ACENji weekly. Most recently, timer. was updated on November 2, 2026 and ACENji on November 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.*