Comparison

timer & stopwatch vs Timer on Me

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

Head to head
About

timer & stopwatch

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously, each with its own name and independent operation. Organize and access frequently used timers and routines with favorites and search functionality. Automate tasks with Siri and Shortcuts integration, and utilize home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Multiple independent timers and stopwatches
  • Named timers and routines
  • Favorites and search functionality
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Routine builder with stages and transitions
  • Quick Timer with presets
Features
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Set multiple timers and stopwatches at the same time. Give each a name and let it run independently. Mark timers and routines as favorites to keep them at the top of your library, and search by name. Duplicate a timer, a whole routine, or an individual stage to create your next setup. Favorites sync through iCloud. Start or resume saved timers and routines by name with Siri and Shortcuts. Add a small Home Screen widget for a favorite: tap Start to open Timer and start or resume that item. Starting an already-running item leaves its progress intact. Build routines for focus, workouts, and breaks. Combine named stages with their own durations, repeat rounds, and choose automatic transitions or start each stage yourself. Try the Pomodoro example or a 40-minute workout followed by a 10-minute break, then make it your own. One routine runs at a time on each device, alongside your ordinary timers. Start a Quick Timer with a preset or minutes slider. Personalize all four presets and choose whether completed Quick Timers are removed automatically. Start timers with Siri and Shortcuts, or use configurable controls on supported systems. On iOS and iPadOS 26 or later, grant alarm permission to use AlarmKit alerts with system countdown and Lock Screen controls. Notification alerts remain available on earlier supported systems or when alarm permission is not granted. Automatic routines use notifications for intermediate stage cues. Keep timers, settings, history, and saved routines on your device and sync them with your other devices through iCloud. A routine's running session stays on the device where you started it.

About

Timer on Me

This app offers a versatile interval timer and stopwatch for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It allows for multiple concurrent timers, custom workout intervals, and reliable alerts that function even when the app is closed or the phone is locked. It supports various training styles, study techniques, and everyday timing needs.

Highlights
  • Up to 50 independent timers
  • Custom interval editor
  • Built-in workout presets
  • Reliable alerts (even when closed)
  • Apple Watch native app
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Export sessions (CSV, JSON, Text)
Features
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Timer on Me is the reliable multi-timer and stopwatch for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Run up to 50 independent timers at once, time interval workouts with precision, and trust that your alerts will fire — even if your phone is locked or the app is closed. ALARMS • Wake-up and reminder alarms with custom labels and weekday schedules • Powered by AlarmKit — rings even when iPhone is locked or Timer on Me is closed • Configurable snooze (3 / 5 / 9 / 15 / 30 minutes) or no snooze • Choose from bundled ringtones or import your own sounds • One-tap enable/disable from the dedicated Alarms tab WORKOUTS & INTERVALS • Built-in Tabata, EMOM, and 30/30 presets — start training in two taps • Custom interval editor with flexible minute/second pickers for work, rest, and rounds • Full-screen workout mode with phase color cues and optional sound mute • Pause, skip, and resume mid-workout without losing your place APPLE WATCH • Full native watchOS app — not a companion shell • Multiple concurrent stopwatches and timers on your wrist • Centisecond stopwatch precision • Dedicated watch complications for one-tap access • Works independently when your iPhone is out of reach 50 TIMERS AT ONCE • Run up to 50 independent timers and stopwatches in a single session • Start, stop, and reset individually or in synced groups • Auto-repeat for looping rounds • Timers continue past zero to track overtime • Visual progress bars with color cues at 50% (yellow) and 10% (red) • Drag-and-drop reordering and custom names RELIABLE ALERTS • AlarmKit: alarms ring even if iPhone is locked or Timer on Me is closed • Dynamic Island and Live Activity for glanceable progress • Home Screen widgets in Small, Medium, and Large sizes • Built-in ringtones including bells, birds, and vintage tones • Tap to preview ringtones instantly before selecting • "Keep Screen On" mode prevents dimming during long sessions CUSTOMIZE & SHARE • Toggle decimals, totals, and percentages per your workflow • Save and overwrite sessions for instant reuse • Export sessions as CSV, JSON, or Plain Text • Share timer setups with teammates, students, or clients BUILT FOR iPhone, iPad & APPLE WATCH • Adaptive layouts for all screen sizes • iPad Split View support • Available in 34 languages PERFECT FOR • HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, and circuit training • Boxing rounds and martial arts sparring • Studying with Pomodoro and focus blocks • Cooking, baking, and multi-dish meal prep • Classroom activities and group timing • Yoga, meditation, and breathwork • Music practice and public speaking • Board games and party events Download Timer on Me and take full control of your time — at the gym, at work, or at home. Privacy Policy: https://masawata.net/privacy-policy.html Terms Of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

timer & stopwatch4 screens
Timer on Me4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer on Me at 67% against timer & stopwatch's 0%. Timer on Me also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). timer & stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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

Timer on Me is free to download; timer & stopwatch costs $2.99 up front. Timer on Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. timer & stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer & stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, Timer on Me every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
timer & stopwatch versus Timer on Me: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer & stopwatchTimer on Me
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPedro FerreiraWeiren Hsiao

Customer experience

timer & stopwatch

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Timer on Me

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

timer & stopwatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer on Me

One-time1
  • More Alarms$0.99

Questions

Is timer & stopwatch free?
timer & stopwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer on Me free?
Timer on Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do timer & stopwatch or Timer on Me have ads?
Neither timer & stopwatch nor Timer on Me shows ads.
Which is updated more often, timer & stopwatch or Timer on Me?
timer & stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, and Timer on Me every 3 weeks. Most recently, timer & stopwatch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Timer on Me on November 6, 2026.

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