# timer. vs Elapsed Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Elapsed Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-timer/id1590283181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Kei Suefuji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388335881) |

## 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


### Elapsed Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elapsed-timer/id1590283181)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*