Comparison

PowerTimer vs Elapsed Timer

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

Head to head
About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

About

Elapsed Timer

Track multiple durations simultaneously with this intuitive utility. Perfect for managing tasks like baby feeding intervals, study sessions, or cooking times. The free version supports two timers, with a premium option for more.

Highlights
  • Track multiple elapsed times
  • Set custom names and colors for tasks
  • Start, stop, and edit timer measurements
  • Free version supports two timers
  • Premium version for unlimited timers
  • Ad-free experience with premium
Features
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This app is a timer that can measure multiple elapsed times. As an example of use, when you are feeding your baby breast milk and infant formula, you can quickly check how long it has been since the last feeding. You can also measure various things at the same time, such as sleeping time and the interval between taking painkillers after childbirth. As another example, it can be used to manage study time for each subject, such as math or physics, or multiple cooking times during cooking. To use the app, tap the "Add new task" button, set the name and color, and you're ready to go. Tap the play button to start measurement. It is a simple structure that the measurement is completed when the stop button is pressed. Double-tap a task to edit its name, color, start time, and more. In addition, the free version can measure two elapsed times at the same time. If you want to set 3 or more items to measure, or if you want to hide advertisements, please consider purchasing the premium version in the app. ---------------------- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PowerTimer4 screens
Elapsed Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PowerTimer at none against Elapsed Timer's shown. PowerTimer also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Elapsed Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Elapsed Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for PowerTimer against 4.3 for Elapsed Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of PowerTimer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Elapsed Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Elapsed Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PowerTimer versus Elapsed Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerTimerElapsed Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.Kei Suefuji

Customer experience

PowerTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Elapsed Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99
1 purchases

Elapsed Timer

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$4.99

Questions

Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Elapsed Timer free?
Elapsed Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PowerTimer or Elapsed Timer?
Elapsed Timer is rated higher. PowerTimer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Elapsed Timer averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do PowerTimer or Elapsed Timer have ads?
Elapsed Timer shows ads; PowerTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, PowerTimer or Elapsed Timer?
PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elapsed Timer every 2 months. Most recently, PowerTimer was updated on September 2, 2026 and Elapsed Timer on September 21, 2026.

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