Comparison

timer. vs One Tap 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

One Tap Timer

This app offers a straightforward countdown timer designed for everyday tasks. It features simple controls, quick setup with presets, and customizable alerts, all within a distraction-free interface. Ideal for studying, cooking, workouts, and more.

Highlights
  • Tap to start, pause, resume
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
  • Instant presets and custom duration
  • Light and Dark visual themes
  • Sound or vibration alerts
  • Focus and study timer
Features
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Looking for a simple timer? Stop fumbling with complex settings. Just tap and focus. One Tap Timer is the most intuitive countdown timer app for your daily life. We stripped away the clutter to give you a timer that just works. Whether you are studying, working out, or cooking, simply set your time and go. ■ SIMPLE & FAST • Simple Controls: Tap anywhere to start, pause, or resume. • Distraction-Free: A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus on the numbers. • Quick Setup: Use instant presets (30 seconds, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min) or set a custom duration. • Stay Awake: The screen never dims while your timer is running. ■ ALARMS & THEMES • Flexible Alarms: Choose between sound, vibration, or silent — perfect for quiet libraries or loud kitchens. • Background Alarms: Get an alarm when time's up, even with the screen off. • Visual Themes: Switch between a crisp Light Mode and an eye-friendly Dark Mode. ■ PERFECT FOR • Focus & Study: Pomodoro technique, exams, and reading sessions. • Board Games: Turn limits for Rummikub, Chess, or party games. • Work: Presentations, public speaking practice, and meetings. • Cooking: Boiling eggs, brewing coffee, or steeping tea. • Fitness: Planking, HIIT intervals, and rest between sets. ■ 100% FREE (OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL) One Tap Timer is completely free to use. An optional one-time purchase removes ads forever (No subscriptions). Experience the beauty of simplicity. Download One Tap Timer today.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
One Tap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: timer. at none against One Tap Timer's shown. timer. also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and ratings volume (170 vs 33). One Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and One Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

One Tap Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer. ships an update every 3 months, One Tap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
timer. versus One Tap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.One Tap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (170 ratings)4.6 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings170 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussStedyWorks

Customer experience

timer.

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

One Tap Timer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

One Tap Timer

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
1 purchases

One Tap Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is One Tap Timer free?
One Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, timer. or One Tap Timer?
One Tap Timer is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while One Tap Timer averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.
Do timer. or One Tap Timer have ads?
One Tap Timer shows ads; timer. does not.
Which is updated more often, timer. or One Tap Timer?
timer. ships an update every 3 months, and One Tap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, timer. was updated on October 7, 2026 and One Tap Timer on October 2, 2026.

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