Comparison

Just Timers vs MultiTimer

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

MultiTimer

Features
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Multi Timer – Multiple Countdown Timers in One App Run multiple timers at once on a single screen. Multi Timer is the powerful countdown timer app built for cooking, workouts, study sessions, BBQ, and more. Stop switching between single timer apps. Start 2, 5, or 10+ countdown timers simultaneously and control them all together. WHY CHOOSE MULTI TIMER? • Run multiple timers at the same time – no limits • Multi countdown board view – see every timer clearly on one screen • Color-coded timer cards – instantly identify each countdown • Live progress bars – track time visually as it runs • Start All / Pause All / Reset All – control every timer with one tap • Instant alerts – get notified when any timer finishes • Custom labels – name each timer for easy tracking • Quick presets – Pasta, Eggs, Tea, Sprint, Chicken & more • Clean, high-contrast design – readable from across the room POWERFUL MULTIPLE TIMER FEATURES • Add unlimited countdown timers with custom hours, minutes, and seconds • Individual controls — Start, Pause, Resume, Reset, Delete • Global controls — manage all timers at once • Real-time progress bars for every timer • Audio alert when any countdown reaches zero • Automatic color assignment for easy visual separation • Stats header shows total, active, and completed timers PERFECT FOR • Kitchen & Cooking Timer – manage multi-course meals, baking, and meal prep • Interval Timer & HIIT Training – run work and rest timers simultaneously • Pomodoro Study Timer – focus sessions with break countdowns • BBQ & Grilling Timer – track different meats at different times • Lab & Science Work – monitor multiple experiments • Games & Family Activities – time rounds or players at once Multi Timer is the simple, powerful solution for anyone who needs multiple countdown timers running at the same time. No confusion. No missed alarms. Just every timer in one clear board. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Just Timers4 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Just Timers at Free against MultiTimer's $2.99. MultiTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads and device support 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

Just Timers is free to download; MultiTimer costs $2.99 up front. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. MultiTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just Timers versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust TimersMultiTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron DippnerNitrio

Bugs and requests

Just Timers

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • 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
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  • Watch app unusable, complications incorrect
  • Timers activating and changing duration after update
  • Timers going off after being stopped
  • Negative timers displayed
  • Alerts not going off
  • Timers with intervals spontaneously resetting
  • Watch notifications inconsistent
  • Timer display stuck
  • Widget display stuck
  • Intervals stuck, skipping inconsistent
  • Choosing sound causes it to play indefinitely
  • Timer resets when modifying sound
  • No default timer settings
  • Manual sync required for phone/watch timers
  • Buttons do nothing or wrong action
  • Siri not working with new version
  • Shortcut action to create timer throws error
  • Can't change timer volume (too loud with headphones)
  • Sound continues to ring after stop/dismiss
  • Contact button in settings not working
  • Can't scroll down to add new custom timer on Watch
  • Watch face off means no alert
  • Alert only happens when app is open on Watch
  • Weak buzz with no customization on Watch
  • App crashes before timer expires
  • App sluggish and buggy
  • Purchasing tiers not clearly disclosed upfront

Requested features

19 requests
  • Menu bar timer on Mac
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Custom sounds for timers
  • Delayed timer start (date/time)
  • Group timers and trigger individual timers
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  • Enter date and time for timers
  • Option to quickly create one-off timers
  • Prevent app launch when tapping Live Activity
  • Templates for timer types
  • Clear explanations for settings
  • Siri integration improvements
  • Ability to set different sounds for each timer
  • More alarming sound options
  • Vibrating function on Watch
  • Improved x-callback integration
  • Rest API improvements
  • Ability to group timers
  • Reset individual timers on Watch easily
  • More alert tones

MultiTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

MultiTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just Timers free?
Just Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just Timers or MultiTimer have ads?
Neither Just Timers nor MultiTimer shows ads.

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