# Synced Timer+ vs Shared Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shared Timer at 100% against Synced Timer+'s 45%. Shared Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Synced Timer+'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Synced Timer+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shared Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shared Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synced Timer+ has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Synced Timer+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Shared Timer's.

Synced Timer+ ships an update every 4 days, Shared Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Synced Timer+ | Shared Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synced-timer-plus/id1441714897/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-timer-group-alarms/id6788036896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Boeding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350218407) | [John Belisle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788036898) |

## What reviewers say

### Synced Timer+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synced-timer-plus/id1441714897)

This app allows users to create and customize timers, with a unique feature for syncing timers across multiple devices or with groups of friends. Users can manage groups, add members, and receive notifications when timers complete, ensuring no important events are missed.

**Highlights:** Create custom timers, Edit custom timers, Create online groups, Add/remove group members, Admin user roles, Request to join groups, Timer completion notifications

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and Clicks | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Synced Timer+ free?

Synced Timer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shared Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Synced Timer+ or Shared Timer?

Shared Timer is rated higher. Synced Timer+ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Shared Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Synced Timer+ or Shared Timer have ads?

Neither Synced Timer+ nor Shared Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Synced Timer+ or Shared Timer?

Synced Timer+ ships an update every 4 days, and Shared Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Synced Timer+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shared Timer on October 13, 2026.

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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.*