Comparison

MultiTimer vs ChainTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MultiTimer

This app provides both a timer and a stopwatch with a classic design. It allows for unlimited timers, a lap feature for the stopwatch, and clear displays for easy tracking of any activity. The interface is designed for simple operation with large numbers and audible alerts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited timers
  • Lap feature for stopwatch
  • Audible alerts
  • Flashing display
  • Progress bar
  • Large, clear display
Features
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Timer Plus - is a timer and stopwatch app, with a beautiful classic design and reliable functionality that is incredibly easy to use. The two essential features to this app are the timer, which allows you to add unlimited timers, and the stopwatch, which offers a lap feature with a clear display, so you can track or time just about anything you need. - Easy to start - just set time and press play! - Add unlimited timers - Quickly delete a timer with 'X' button - Timer makes noise when it ends - no need to watch your phone! - Flashing display at end of time - Timer displays in hours, minutes and seconds - Stopwatch displays in minutes, seconds and milliseconds - Progress bar for elapsed time - Full lap display - Just one tap to switch between Timer and Stopwatch - Display has large numbers and scrolling, so operating is easy Do you have feedback for us? Please let us know by contacting us at timerplus@digitalchemy.us

About

ChainTimer

Features
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ChainTimer is a powerful multi-timer app designed to help you manage tasks, routines, workouts, cooking, study sessions, and anything else that depends on precise timing. Run multiple timers simultaneously, add notes to each timer, and create timer chains that guide you through multi-step activities without needing to reset timers manually. Features • Run multiple timers at the same time • Create up to five follow-up timers for each timer • Add custom notes and labels • Pause and resume timers at any time • Choose from multiple alarm sounds • Local notifications when timers finish • Works accurately even when the app is in the background • Offline-first design with no accounts required • All timer data stored locally on your device Perfect For • Cooking and baking • Exercise and interval training • Study sessions and productivity techniques • Meditation and mindfulness routines • Household tasks • Workflows with multiple timed steps ChainTimer is designed to be simple, reliable, and private. Your timer data stays on your device and is never shared with third parties.

Screenshots

MultiTimer4 screens
ChainTimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChainTimer at none against MultiTimer's 1. ChainTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). MultiTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price 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. MultiTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChainTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 months, ChainTimer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MultiTimer versus ChainTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTimerChainTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (77 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings77 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigitAlchemy LLCKane Hastings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MultiTimer

One-time1
  • Timer & Stopwatch - Remove Ads$2.99
None

ChainTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChainTimer free?
ChainTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MultiTimer or ChainTimer have ads?
MultiTimer shows ads; ChainTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or ChainTimer?
MultiTimer ships an update every 2 months, and ChainTimer daily. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 23, 2026 and ChainTimer on October 12, 2026.

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