# Remote Timer vs Shared Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shared Timer at 100% against Remote Timer's 0%. Shared Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Remote Timer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Shared Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Remote Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shared Timer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Timer | Shared Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-timer/id1436465033/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-timer-group-alarms/id6788036896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Fritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286338029) | [John Belisle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788036898) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-timer/id1436465033)

A simple timer designed for educational settings. It allows for easy control of the timer using a separate, paired device, enhancing classroom management and engagement.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use timer, Remote control via paired device, Supports digital classrooms, Simple interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shared Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-timer-group-alarms/id6788036896)

Easily synchronize countdowns and alarms with others. Share a link to a timer and everyone who opens it sees the same countdown and receives the same alert simultaneously. Ideal for coordinating activities, workouts, or even chores without needing accounts.

**Highlights:** Synchronized countdowns, Shared alarms, Link sharing, No sign-ups required, Home Screen widgets, Live Activity support, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Timer free?

Remote Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shared Timer free?

Shared Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Timer or Shared Timer?

Shared Timer is rated higher. Remote Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Shared Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Remote Timer or Shared Timer have ads?

Neither Remote Timer nor Shared Timer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*