# Just Timers vs TimeWave

The clearest difference is rating: TimeWave at 4.6 against Just Timers's 4.1. TimeWave also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 57%). Just Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TimeWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeWave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 86% of TimeWave's.

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, TimeWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timers | TimeWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timewave-timer-chains/id1524345488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [Muhammed Sahil Arayakandy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524345491) |

## What reviewers say

### 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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


### TimeWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timewave-timer-chains/id1524345488)

This versatile timer app allows users to create custom sequences for various activities, from breathwork and workouts to focus sessions and cooking. It offers AI-powered voice guidance, iCloud synchronization across Apple devices, and a minimalist black-and-white interface.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer chains, Breathwork flow builder, Intermittent fasting timers, Workout routine creator, Focus and Pomodoro timers, AI voice guidance, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Timers free?

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

### Is TimeWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Just Timers or TimeWave?

TimeWave is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while TimeWave averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Just Timers or TimeWave have ads?

Neither Just Timers nor TimeWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Timers or TimeWave?

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and TimeWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeWave on October 29, 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.*