# timer. vs Speech Watch Type

The clearest difference is rating: Speech Watch Type at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Speech Watch Type also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (171 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Speech Watch Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speech Watch Type holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 171 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Speech Watch Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-watch-type/id6767092063/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Ian SMITH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877217033) |

## What reviewers say

### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great widget functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Useful for multiple timers
- 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
- 👍 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
- 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
- 🐛 Timer data loss issues
- 🐛 Widget display issues
- 🐛 No sound in silent mode

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Speech Watch Type

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-watch-type/id6767092063)

This app transforms your iPhone into a real-time speech visualization tool. It displays your spoken words with smooth animations and a responsive waveform, all processed locally on your device for complete privacy. Customize the display and manage past sessions easily.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, Visually stunning display, Customizable text and animations, Automatic session saving, Multi-language support, On-device speech processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speech Watch Type free?

Speech Watch Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Speech Watch Type?

Speech Watch Type is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Speech Watch Type averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do timer. or Speech Watch Type have ads?

Neither timer. nor Speech Watch Type shows ads.

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