Comparison

timer. vs Stopwatch Skull

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

Stopwatch Skull

Features
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Our stopwatch app offers a sleek and user-friendly interface to help you measure time with precision. Features include:​ - Start, stop, and reset functionality for accurate time tracking. - Lap recording to monitor multiple intervals seamlessly. - Customizable settings to tailor the app to your preferences.​ - Whether you're timing your workouts, cooking, or any other activity, our app provides the tools you need for precise time management.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Stopwatch Skull3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stopwatch Skull at none against timer.'s 5. Stopwatch Skull also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Stopwatch Skull asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Stopwatch Skull daily. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
timer. versus Stopwatch Skull: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Stopwatch Skull
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussHasancan Cakicioglu

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

Stopwatch Skull

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stopwatch Skull free?
Stopwatch Skull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do timer. or Stopwatch Skull have ads?
Neither timer. nor Stopwatch Skull shows ads.
Which is updated more often, timer. or Stopwatch Skull?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Stopwatch Skull daily. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Stopwatch Skull on September 15, 2026.

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