Comparison

Just Timers vs Chirp Timer

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

Head to head
About

Just Timers

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
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Just Timers: The missing timers app Quickly and easily create multiple named counter, stopwatch and interval timers, sync across devices and even use Tags to group timers together Assign alert sounds, haptics and even critical alerts to notify you when a timer expires Assign Shortcuts and URLs to run when timers stop* (more actions coming soon!) Use intervals to create complex workout routines, or go a step deeper with interval templates and Shortcuts integration Use Shortcuts to create complex interval sets and control timers with your voice Use Widgets to keep track of and control your timers, as well as quickly create single-use "self-destruct" timers Sync timers with iCloud across your other devices Supports Live Activities, Widgets and the Dynamic Island Light and Dark Themes * Shortcuts and URLs can only run when the app is open or notification is tapped Need help? Contact support@justtimers.app or find us on Twitter @JustTimers

About

Chirp Timer

This utility app allows users to create custom timers with multiple sub-timers. It helps manage time effectively by providing alerts and keeping users informed and efficient.

Highlights
  • Customizable timers
  • Multiple sub-timers
  • Alert notifications
  • Efficient time management
  • iOS compatible
Features
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Discover the power of Chirp Timer, the innovative iOS app designed to revolutionize how you manage your time. With Chirp Timer, you can go beyond basic timing; set up multiple sub-timers within each main timer to create alerts that keep you informed and efficient.

Screenshots

Just Timers4 screens
Chirp Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chirp Timer at 100% against Just Timers's 57%. Chirp Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Just Timers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Chirp Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chirp Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Timers has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chirp Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, Chirp Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Just Timers versus Chirp Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimersChirp Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (30 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron DippnerAztec Software, LLC

Customer experience

Just Timers

All ratings30 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative29.2%

Chirp Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Just Timers

One-time8
  • Small Toy$0.99
  • v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy)$1.99
  • Tier 1$1.99
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  • Medium Toy$2.99
  • v1 Upgrade$2.99
  • Large Toy$4.99
  • Tier 2$4.99
  • Huge Toy$9.99
None

Chirp Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Timers free?
Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chirp Timer free?
Chirp Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just Timers or Chirp Timer?
Chirp Timer is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Chirp Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Just Timers or Chirp Timer have ads?
Chirp Timer shows ads; Just Timers does not.
Which is updated more often, Just Timers or Chirp Timer?
Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Chirp Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on June 10, 2026 and Chirp Timer on July 26, 2026.

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