# timer. vs Random Timer Generator

The clearest difference is rating: timer. at 4.3 against Random Timer Generator's 3.8. timer. also leads on ratings volume (170 vs 56) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Random Timer Generator's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 63%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 170 and 56 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Random Timer Generator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Random Timer Generator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Random Timer Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** | [3.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-timer-generator/id1621894479/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 56 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [OneUp App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533692452) |

## 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 |


### Random Timer Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-timer-generator/id1621894479)

This app generates random countdown timers within a specified time range. It's versatile for games, meditation, exercise, studying, and more. Customize sounds, vibrations, and looping modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Configurable random countdowns, Adjustable time ranges (0 seconds to 24 hours), Background operation support, Customizable sound and vibration alerts, Upload custom alarm sounds, Looping mode with break periods, Progress tracking for loops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime access | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Random Timer Generator free?

Random Timer Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Random Timer Generator?

timer. is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Random Timer Generator averages 3.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do timer. or Random Timer Generator have ads?

Neither timer. nor Random Timer Generator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or Random Timer Generator?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Random Timer Generator every 2 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Random Timer Generator on September 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.*