Comparison

timer & stopwatch vs About Timers

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

Head to head
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timer & stopwatch

Features
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Set multiple timers and stopwatches at the same time. Create as many as you need and let each one run independently. Start a Quick Timer in seconds using common presets or a simple minutes slider. You can also start one with Siri and Shortcuts, or add configurable controls to Control Center, the Lock Screen, the Action button, and the Mac menu bar. Use countdown timers for tasks with a fixed duration, or count-up stopwatches when you just want to track elapsed time. Timer keeps your data locally on the device and syncs it with your other devices using iCloud.

About

About Timers

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

Highlights
  • Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Completion notifications
  • Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow)
  • Reliable background operation
Features
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TIMERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL About Timers is the most visually stunning way to run multiple timers and stopwatches on iPhone and iPad. Born in the kitchen — where managing multiple things at once is the difference between a great meal and a burnt one — but at home everywhere you need precise timing. MULTIPLE TIMERS, ALL AT ONCE Run as many timers as you need, simultaneously. Every timer is a visual tile with vibrant gradients, a glowing progress ring, and ambient light that pulses as it counts down. Pasta, sauce, vegetables — all on screen at the same time, each with its own alarm sound and repeat alerts. STOPWATCHES WITH SPLIT TRACKING Track laps, rounds, and splits with millisecond precision. Set a target time for each split — the app shows you instantly whether you were faster or slower, in green or red. Ideal for workouts, coaching, board games, or any activity where every second counts. DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO iOS • Home screen widgets in small, medium, and large • Lock screen widgets — circular progress and rectangular countdown • Time-sensitive notifications that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Dozens of color themes and gradient palettes: rainbow, gold, nova, and more. Choose your shape — circle, squircle, or rectangle. Ambient glow effects in gradient or solid styles. 15 custom app icons to match your home screen. This is what a timer app looks like when design actually matters. ABOUT TIMERS PRO Upgrade to unlock unlimited timers and stopwatches, lock screen widgets, Focus Mode (hide stopped timers for a cleaner view), alternative app icons, and every new theme added in future updates. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time purchase. Privacy: https://www.abouttimers.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.abouttimers.com/eula.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: About Timers at Free against timer & stopwatch's $2.99. About Timers also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). timer & stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

About Timers is free to download; timer & stopwatch costs $2.99 up front. About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. timer & stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
timer & stopwatch versus About Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer & stopwatchAbout Timers
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro FerreiraGertjan.com

In-app purchases

None

timer & stopwatch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

About Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is timer & stopwatch free?
timer & stopwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is About Timers free?
About Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do timer & stopwatch or About Timers have ads?
About Timers shows ads; timer & stopwatch does not.
Which is updated more often, timer & stopwatch or About Timers?
timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, timer & stopwatch was updated on September 19, 2026 and About Timers on July 5, 2026.

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