# timer. vs About Timers

The clearest difference is ads: timer. at none against About Timers's shown. timer. also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). About Timers's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

About Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 67% of About Timers's.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | About Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Gertjan.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244161076) |

## 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 |


### About Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches, Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Completion notifications, Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow), Reliable background operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is About Timers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, timer. or About Timers?

About Timers is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while About Timers averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do timer. or About Timers have ads?

About Timers shows ads; timer. does not.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or About Timers?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and About Timers on September 19, 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.*