Comparison

timer. vs MultiTimer

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

MultiTimer

Features
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Multi Timer – Multiple Countdown Timers in One App Run multiple timers at once on a single screen. Multi Timer is the powerful countdown timer app built for cooking, workouts, study sessions, BBQ, and more. Stop switching between single timer apps. Start 2, 5, or 10+ countdown timers simultaneously and control them all together. WHY CHOOSE MULTI TIMER? • Run multiple timers at the same time – no limits • Multi countdown board view – see every timer clearly on one screen • Color-coded timer cards – instantly identify each countdown • Live progress bars – track time visually as it runs • Start All / Pause All / Reset All – control every timer with one tap • Instant alerts – get notified when any timer finishes • Custom labels – name each timer for easy tracking • Quick presets – Pasta, Eggs, Tea, Sprint, Chicken & more • Clean, high-contrast design – readable from across the room POWERFUL MULTIPLE TIMER FEATURES • Add unlimited countdown timers with custom hours, minutes, and seconds • Individual controls — Start, Pause, Resume, Reset, Delete • Global controls — manage all timers at once • Real-time progress bars for every timer • Audio alert when any countdown reaches zero • Automatic color assignment for easy visual separation • Stats header shows total, active, and completed timers PERFECT FOR • Kitchen & Cooking Timer – manage multi-course meals, baking, and meal prep • Interval Timer & HIIT Training – run work and rest timers simultaneously • Pomodoro Study Timer – focus sessions with break countdowns • BBQ & Grilling Timer – track different meats at different times • Lab & Science Work – monitor multiple experiments • Games & Family Activities – time rounds or players at once Multi Timer is the simple, powerful solution for anyone who needs multiple countdown timers running at the same time. No confusion. No missed alarms. Just every timer in one clear board. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

timer.4 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: timer. at Free against MultiTimer's $2.99. timer. also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). MultiTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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

timer. is free to download; MultiTimer costs $2.99 up front. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. MultiTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
timer. versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer.MultiTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HaussNitrio

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

MultiTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer. free?
timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do timer. or MultiTimer have ads?
Neither timer. nor MultiTimer shows ads.

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