# Widget Timer vs Just Timers

Widget Timer and Just Timers both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 45% of Widget Timer's. Widget Timer's advantage is ratings volume (182 vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Widget Timer against 4.1 for Just Timers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Timer has 182 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Just Timers's.

Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Timers every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget Timer | Just Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews)** | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent Shortcuts integration
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🚫 No data collection
- ✨ Clean and intuitive UI
- 🚀 Fast and performant (v3)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Numerous bugs and glitches
- 🔇 No sound/alarms
- ⚠️ Notifications not stopping
- ⏳ Slow loading times
- ⌚ Watch app issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeat function causing repeated shortcut execution
- No sound even with critical alerts on
- Notifications won't stop after timer completion
- Interval timer progress lost
- Stock timers restoring after deletion

**Requested features**

- Menu bar timer on Mac
- Widgets for home screen
- Custom sounds for timers
- Delayed timer start (date/time)
- Group timers and trigger individual timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Widget Timer free?

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

### Is Just Timers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Widget Timer or Just Timers?

Widget Timer is rated higher. Widget Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Just Timers averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do Widget Timer or Just Timers have ads?

Neither Widget Timer nor Just Timers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Widget Timer or Just Timers?

Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Timers every 4 weeks. Most recently, Widget Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Just Timers on October 6, 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.*