Comparison

Widget Timer vs Multitimer Countdown

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

Head to head
About

Widget Timer

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
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Widget Timer puts beautiful, customizable timers right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Pick the timer type that fits the moment, style it to match your setup, and keep it only a glance away. Every timer type, in one app: - Countdown: count down the days to a birthday, holiday, wedding, or trip, and let it roll over automatically every year. - Count Up: track the time since an anniversary, a milestone, or the day you started something new. - Progress: see how far through the week, month, quarter, or year you are. - Stopwatch: count elapsed time up from zero, starting and stopping as you go. - Standard: a simple one-shot timer that counts down (or up) to a set duration. - Repeat: a timer that repeats a set number of times, or infinitely, for periodic reminders like stretching or drinking water. Widgets, done right: - add timer widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen - interactive widgets, so you can start and stop your timers without opening the app - customize the theme of each widget, or pick one from a gallery of over 50 themes More to love: - run as many timers as you like, all at once - name every timer (emoji supported) - lots of alert sounds to choose from - multiple finished modes - local notifications alert you when the app is in the background (no network required) - long press to re-order the timers on the main screen - works with Siri and Shortcuts Some features require a purchase of either a Premium Subscription or a Premium Lifetime Unlock. Widget Timer Premium Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Multitimer Countdown

This app offers a versatile suite of timers, including countdowns, count-ups, Pomodoro, and HIIT, alongside a date counter for important events. Customize appearances and enjoy a clean interface for efficient time management in various aspects of life.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count-up timers
  • Pomodoro and HIIT timers
  • Date counter for events
  • Customizable background, font, and indicator colors
  • Dark and light mode
  • Haptic and sound feedback
Features
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CountKit presents a range of adaptable, reusable timers, including countdown, count-up timers, pomodoro, stopwatch, lap, and HIIT timers, consolidating the functionality of multiple apps into one. The timers' retro-style minimalist design not only evokes a sense of aesthetics but also facilitates seamless time management. Furthermore, CountKit includes a date counter feature, allowing you to effortlessly track important events such as contract renewals and anniversaries by providing a clear indication of the time remaining. Enhance your daily household efficiency with fundamental count-up and countdown timers. Whether you're whipping up your favorite meal in the kitchen, working more productively with a Pomodoro timer, or breaking a sweat during a HIIT session, these timers offer a myriad of options to simplify your day. Think of them as your personal training coach in the gym, a reliable teammate when jogging laps, or a helpful friend during school or work. CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR PREFERENCE Tailor the appearance of timers and date counters to reflect your personal style by customizing the background color, font color, and indicator color. SIMPLE AND NEAT DESIGN Enjoy a clean and sophisticated user interface that is both user-friendly and easy to navigate. FINE-TUNE AND REPEAT Take full command of your timers with the ability to fine-tune settings. Adjust the date and time parameters to precisely determine the duration of each timer. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITIES Discover a diverse array of available features, including: * Dark and light mode options * Haptic feedback upon interaction * Customizable app icons * Timely filtering by category * Categorization by timer type * Convenient sorting by title for your timers * Sound feedback If you're ready to take your timer management to the next level, consider upgrading to the Pro version, which unlocks a host of premium benefits, including the ability to create an unlimited number of timers, ensuring you have all the flexibility you need to optimize your time management. CountKit are using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA)(https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) CountKit does not collect any user personal information. All activity information that you input into the app remains privately stored on your device.

Screenshots

Widget Timer4 screens
Multitimer Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

Widget Timer and Multitimer Countdown both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 48% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multitimer Countdown's. Widget Timer also leads on ratings volume (180 vs 4). Multitimer Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Multitimer Countdown sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Widget Timer against 4.0 for Multitimer Countdown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Widget Timer has 180 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Widget Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Multitimer Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Multitimer Countdown monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widget Timer versus Multitimer Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidget TimerMultitimer Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (180 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings180 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeIshtiak Ahmed

Customer experience

Widget Timer

All ratings180 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive48.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative48.4%

Multitimer Countdown

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Widget Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Widget Timer Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Widget Timer Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

Multitimer Countdown

Subscriptions2
  • CountKit Pro$1.991 Month
  • CountKit Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • CountKit Pro Lifetime$11.99

Questions

Is Widget Timer free?
Widget Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multitimer Countdown free?
Multitimer Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget Timer or Multitimer Countdown?
Widget Timer is rated higher. Widget Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Multitimer Countdown averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Widget Timer or Multitimer Countdown have ads?
Neither Widget Timer nor Multitimer Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Widget Timer or Multitimer Countdown?
Widget Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Multitimer Countdown monthly. Most recently, Widget Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Multitimer Countdown on September 29, 2026.

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