# Just Timers vs 3time

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3time at every 5 days against Just Timers's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and 3time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, 3time every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timers | 3time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **30** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [Manuel Reindl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818284578) |

## 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


### 3time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3time-time-management-tools/id6752534880)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timelex Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Timelex Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just Timers free?

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

### Is 3time free?

3time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Just Timers or 3time have ads?

Neither Just Timers nor 3time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Timers or 3time?

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and 3time every 5 days. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3time on October 7, 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.*