# timer. vs Sound Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Sound Timer at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Sound Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Sound Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Sound Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-timer-trigger-by-sound/id1663635834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) |

## 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 |


### Sound Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-timer-trigger-by-sound/id1663635834)

This utility app allows users to set timers that are triggered by sound. It offers single and dual trigger options, adjustable sensitivity, and start delays for precise timing. Users can suggest new features through reviews.

**Highlights:** Single trigger timers, Two trigger timers, Start delays, Sensitivity levels, User-suggested features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Timer Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

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

### Is Sound Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Sound Timer?

Sound Timer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Sound Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do timer. or Sound Timer have ads?

Neither timer. nor Sound Timer shows ads.

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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.*