Durations vs Chain Timers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Durations
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The simple multi-timer app. • Create a timer that can include multiple sub-timers for any activity. • Create a stopwatch timer • Simply touch a timer to start it (or stop it). • Double tap a timer to edit it and do a long press to rearrange timers. • Sort your timers by name, which ones are running or a custom order • Sync with the Mac version (included with purchase) when signed into iCloud.
Chain Timers
Connect multiple countdown timers to run in sequence. Configure automatic transitions between timers or choose to pause. Share your timer sequences easily across devices.
- Chain up to 25 timers
- Automatic or manual timer transitions
- Share timer lists
- Cross-device list sharing
- Save timer histories
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Chain your timers. Take control of your time. Chain Timer is a simple and useful app that lets you connect and run multiple countdown timers in a row. Key Features: * Connect up to 25 timers in one sequence * Choose whether to pause or move to the next timer automatically after each one ends * Easily share timer lists (QR codes can also be used for simple lists) * Share lists between iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Save up to 4 timer list histories (5 including the one you're currently using) Perfect for: * Structuring self-study sessions * Setting timers to match recipe steps * Keeping meetings and workshops on track * Creating and following your personal health routines Note: This app does not support sub-second timers. It is not intended for use in competitive sports or situations requiring precise time measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Chain Timers at Free against Durations's $2.99. Chain Timers also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Chain Timers is free to download; Durations costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Durations | Chain Timers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Brost | Masayuki Nomura |
In-app purchases
Durations
No in-app purchases
Chain Timers
No in-app purchases









