Comparison

timer. vs Elapsed Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

timer.

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
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timer. is a simple and easy too use countdown timer. You are able to run several timers at the same time. The timers can be paused / resumed by the user and still run in background. Also you are able to define a sound or name. With the timer. widget and Apple Watch app you have quick and easy access to your last created timer. Features: - Several timers at the same time - Save timer - Edit and reorder existing timers - Siri Shortcuts support - Define timer name and alarm sound - Define an unlimited amount of timers - Timers still run in backround - Choose different alarms for notification and In-App - Choose from your favorite music for In-App alarm from your locally stored Apple Music or iTunes Music files - Widget for easy access the last created timer - Filter for running timers - Full access to timers from widget - Apple Watch app to view last created timer - More than 30 different alarm sounds - Choose between 16 modern themes for App and Widget - Dark Mode - Live Activities with Play / Pause - Dynamic Island Support with Play / Pause - Home Screen Widgets with Play / Pause For feedback or feature requests visit us on twitter: https://twitter.com/timer_2018 Please note for devices which run iOS 18 or older: The mute switch should not be active when the app is in background. Finished timers are not notified with an alarm sound. This is a limitation of iOS 18 or older. If the app is running in foreground, the alarm sounds are also played when the mute switch is active.

About

Elapsed Timer

Track multiple durations simultaneously with this intuitive utility. Perfect for managing tasks like baby feeding intervals, study sessions, or cooking times. The free version supports two timers, with a premium option for more.

Highlights
  • Track multiple elapsed times
  • Set custom names and colors for tasks
  • Start, stop, and edit timer measurements
  • Free version supports two timers
  • Premium version for unlimited timers
  • Ad-free experience with premium
Features
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This app is a timer that can measure multiple elapsed times. As an example of use, when you are feeding your baby breast milk and infant formula, you can quickly check how long it has been since the last feeding. You can also measure various things at the same time, such as sleeping time and the interval between taking painkillers after childbirth. As another example, it can be used to manage study time for each subject, such as math or physics, or multiple cooking times during cooking. To use the app, tap the "Add new task" button, set the name and color, and you're ready to go. Tap the play button to start measurement. It is a simple structure that the measurement is completed when the stop button is pressed. Double-tap a task to edit its name, color, start time, and more. In addition, the free version can measure two elapsed times at the same time. If you want to set 3 or more items to measure, or if you want to hide advertisements, please consider purchasing the premium version in the app. ---------------------- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Elapsed Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: timer. at none against Elapsed Timer's shown. timer. also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 6) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for timer. against 4.3 for Elapsed Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Elapsed Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Elapsed Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
timer. versus Elapsed Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Elapsed Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (171 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings171 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussKei Suefuji

Customer experience

timer.

All ratings170 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral12.7%
Negative23.8%

Elapsed Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
Show 5 more
  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

Elapsed Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

timer.

One-time5
  • Themes for timer.$0.99
  • iTunes Music as In-App Alarm$0.99
  • Edit All Widget Details$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99
1 purchases

Elapsed Timer

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$4.99

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elapsed Timer free?
Elapsed Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, timer. or Elapsed Timer?
Elapsed Timer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Elapsed Timer averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do timer. or Elapsed Timer have ads?
Elapsed Timer shows ads; timer. does not.
Which is updated more often, timer. or Elapsed Timer?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Elapsed Timer every 2 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Elapsed Timer on October 12, 2026.

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