Comparison

timer. vs Synced Timer Plus

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

Synced Timer Plus

Manage multiple timers simultaneously across your devices or with friends. Set personal timers with custom alarms and categories, or create group timers with user management and push notifications for shared events. Supports various timer types and offers widget and Apple Watch access.

Highlights
  • Cross-device timer synchronization
  • Group timer creation and management
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Timer sorting by categories and colors
  • Push notifications for group events
  • Widget and Apple Watch support
Features
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Sync Timers across all your devices or with a group of friends, or just create regular timers for your own needs that can be seen across your devices. Features: - Create Personal Timers - Add Alarm Sounds to Timers - Sort Timers by Custom Categories and Colors - Create Group Timers - Manage Group Users and Access - Push notifications to all users when a timer or group event occurs - Multiple different types of timer options such as Reset, Negative, and Restart. - Widget access - Apple Watch access

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Synced Timer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: timer. at 4.3 against Synced Timer Plus's 3.6. timer. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (63% vs 29%). Synced Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Synced Timer Plus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 14, 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 29% of Synced Timer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Synced Timer Plus every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
timer. versus Synced Timer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Synced Timer Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (170 ratings) — better3.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings170 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussMichael Boeding

Customer experience

timer.

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

Synced Timer Plus

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

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
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  • Edit & Reorder Existing Timer$1.99
  • PRO (Bundle) - All Features$6.99
2 purchases

Synced Timer Plus

One-time2
  • Synced Timer Premium$4.99
  • Upgrade Group$9.99

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synced Timer Plus free?
Synced Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, timer. or Synced Timer Plus?
timer. is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Synced Timer Plus averages 3.6 from 14 ratings.
Do timer. or Synced Timer Plus have ads?
Synced Timer Plus shows ads; timer. does not.
Which is updated more often, timer. or Synced Timer Plus?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Synced Timer Plus every 2 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Synced Timer Plus on September 10, 2026.

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