Comparison

timer. vs Chirp Timer

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

Chirp Timer

This utility app allows users to create custom timers with multiple sub-timers. It helps manage time effectively by providing alerts and keeping users informed and efficient.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Multiple sub-timers
  • Alert notifications
  • Efficient time management
  • iOS compatible
Features
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Discover the power of Chirp Timer, the innovative iOS app designed to revolutionize how you manage your time. With Chirp Timer, you can go beyond basic timing; set up multiple sub-timers within each main timer to create alerts that keep you informed and efficient.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Chirp Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chirp Timer at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Chirp Timer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (170 vs 1). On price 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. Chirp Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chirp 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. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Chirp Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Chirp Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
timer. versus Chirp Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Chirp Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (170 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings170 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussAztec Software, LLC

Customer experience

timer.

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

Chirp Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Chirp Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chirp Timer free?
Chirp Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, timer. or Chirp Timer?
Chirp Timer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Chirp Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do timer. or Chirp Timer have ads?
Chirp Timer shows ads; timer. does not.
Which is updated more often, timer. or Chirp Timer?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Chirp Timer every 10 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 1, 2026 and Chirp Timer on September 17, 2026.

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