Comparison

timer. vs Membero

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

Membero

Features
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Membero keeps all your membership and loyalty cards in one place, right on your phone. Scan a barcode, and you're done — your card is saved and ready whenever you need it. SCAN INSTANTLY Point your camera at any barcode or QR code to add it in seconds. You can also import from your photo library, files, or enter the code manually. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Sort cards by name or most recently used. Filter by category — Retail, Gym, Library, Transport, Food & Drink, Entertainment, Travel, Healthcare, and more. Search across all your cards to find what you need fast. SHARE WITH ANYONE Share any card with friends and family using a simple link. No app needed on their end — they can view the card right in their browser. ALWAYS READY When you open a card, the screen automatically brightens so the barcode is easy to scan at checkout. Membero tracks how often you use each card so your favorites are always at the top. SYNCED ACROSS DEVICES Your cards sync automatically across all your Apple devices with iCloud. Add a card on your iPhone, and it's already on your iPad. PRIVACY FIRST Your cards are stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud account. Membero does not track you across apps or collect personal information. SUPPORTED FORMATS • QR Code • Code 128 • PDF417 • Aztec • Data Matrix AVAILABLE IN 15 LANGUAGES Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Czech, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, and Ukrainian.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
Membero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Membero at none against timer.'s 5. Membero also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). timer.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Membero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, Membero every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
timer. versus Membero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.Membero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussTomas Srna

Bugs and requests

timer.

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Widget opens the app when interacted with
  • Timers disappear or are lost
  • Watch app sync issues
  • Widget buttons overlap or are unreadable
  • App remains on Dynamic Island after closing
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  • Banner in notification center is unreadable
  • Live activity obscures status bar elements
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Purchases not restoring or working correctly
  • Custom timers and widgets disappear

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make widgets smaller and show only clicked timer
  • Allow Apple Watch to select and restart specific times
  • Add option to dynamically set timer from Shortcuts
  • Add option for timers to repeatedly loop
  • Option to hide seconds in Dynamic Island
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  • Redesign lock screen widget to remove alarm sound name
  • Show progress bar/circle on timer icon in live activity
  • Allow typing timer values instead of only wheel pickers
  • Add stopwatch function
  • Allow setting custom vibrate patterns
  • Make timer setting area larger for easier use
  • Separate page for created alarms
  • Option to play music from Apple Music library for alarms
  • Slower animation for swipe to show/hide create menu

Membero

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Membero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Membero free?
Membero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do timer. or Membero have ads?
Neither timer. nor Membero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, timer. or Membero?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Membero every 5 weeks. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 21, 2026 and Membero on October 7, 2026.

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