Comparison

timer & stopwatch vs re

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

Head to head
About

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

re

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.

Highlights
  • Apple Reminders sync
  • Live Activities on lock screen
  • Full-screen alarms
  • Import calendar events
  • Multiple timers
  • Favorite and edit timers
Features
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re:timer is a beautiful and elegant timer app built on Apple Reminders. Set timers quickly, stay in sync across devices, and keep track of time with a clean, minimal interface. Features - Swipe to create timers - Apple Reminders sync - your timers on all platforms at once, powered by Apple - NEW: Live Activities - see your timers on the lock screen or in the Dynamic Island - NEW: Timers with Alarms (iOS 26) - full-screen take over, even if the app is closed or your phone is in Silent Mode! - Import Calendar events as timers - Multiple timers - with time between timers - Favorite and edit timers - Early reminders - Infinite timer history - Gestimer support / custom lists - URL scheme support - create timers from other apps - Minimal mode - And more coming!

Screenshots

timer & stopwatch4 screens
re4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: timer & stopwatch at every 3 months against re's every 8 months. timer & stopwatch also leads on device support (4 vs 2). re's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and 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

timer & stopwatch costs $2.99 and re $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, re every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
timer & stopwatch versus re: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer & stopwatchre
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro FerreiraJosh Angelsberg

In-app purchases

None

timer & stopwatch

No in-app purchases

None

re

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timer & stopwatch free?
timer & stopwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is re free?
re costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do timer & stopwatch or re have ads?
Neither timer & stopwatch nor re shows ads.
Which is updated more often, timer & stopwatch or re?
timer & stopwatch ships an update every 3 months, and re every 8 months. Most recently, timer & stopwatch was updated on September 19, 2026 and re on September 19, 2026.

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