# Quick Timer vs Whisper

The clearest difference is rating: Whisper at 4.6 against Quick Timer's 3.0. Whisper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (35% vs 0%). Quick Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quick Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and Whisper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whisper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whisper has 389 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Quick Timer's written reviews are positive against 35% of Whisper's.

Quick Timer ships an update every 8 months, Whisper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quick Timer | Whisper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-timer-the-fastest-timer/id1452042438/reviews) | **[4.6 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-speech-to-text/id6445964986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **389** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takeshi Ejiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451952653) | [Revoo Teknoloji Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651917374) |

## What reviewers say

### Quick Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-timer-the-fastest-timer/id1452042438)

This app launches a countdown timer instantly upon opening, allowing you to adjust the time even while it's running. Set a default countdown duration or disable automatic starting for flexible time management. Receive notifications even when the app is in the background.

**Highlights:** Instant timer launch, Adjustable time during countdown, Customizable default time, Background notifications, Option to disable auto-start

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads (one month) | $0.99 | per month |


### Whisper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisper-speech-to-text/id6445964986)

Convert spoken words into written text with advanced AI. Transcribe audio recordings, dictate in real-time, and easily edit and share your transcribed content. Boost productivity by saving time on manual transcription.

**Highlights:** Speech to text conversion, Transcribe audio recordings, Real-time dictation, Edit and share text, AI-powered accuracy, Whispered speech transcription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| Offer for Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Membership | $189.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate transcription with proper punctuation
- 🎯 Excellent speech-to-text recognition
- ♿ Highly accessible for visually impaired users
- 🧠 Smart AI that corrects stutters and errors
- 📱 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing ($89-$189 for lifetime)
- 🚫 Requires payment before testing features
- 🐛 Frequent file upload and import errors
- ❌ App crashes and force quits
- ⏱️ Very slow processing times

**Reported bugs**

- File import error (widespread and unresolved)
- AsyncHTTPClient.HTTPClientError
- Soto core response errors
- App hangs during processing
- Processing instance disappears when switching features

**Requested features**

- Batch processing for multiple files
- Hotkey support for use in other applications
- iCloud sync across devices
- Free trial or freemium model
- Better language support for Farsi/Persian/Arabic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quick Timer free?

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

### Is Whisper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quick Timer or Whisper?

Whisper is rated higher. Quick Timer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Whisper averages 4.6 from 389 ratings.

### Do Quick Timer or Whisper have ads?

Quick Timer shows ads; Whisper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Quick Timer or Whisper?

Quick Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Whisper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quick Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Whisper on October 15, 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.*