# Timer Machine Pro vs Section Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer Machine Pro at none against Section Timer's 1. Timer Machine Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). Section Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Section Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer Machine Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timer Machine Pro against 5.0 for Section Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Timer Machine Pro ships an update every 2 months, Section Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Machine Pro | Section Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine-pro/id1547215125/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section-timer/id1665238625/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Montage App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530864548) | [标勇 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644652564) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Machine Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-machine-pro/id1547215125)

Manage your time effectively with this versatile timer application. Create and personalize multiple timers with custom names and durations, running them simultaneously. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with customizable notification sounds for seamless activity tracking.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited timers, Personalize timers with custom names, Set preset durations, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Customize notification sounds, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Section Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/section-timer/id1665238625)

This app helps you manage your focus and break times with a simple interface. It supports both standard timers and countdowns, and includes a dedicated rest mode for breaks.

**Highlights:** Simple design, Timer support, Countdown support, Rest (break) mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase for lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Machine Pro free?

Timer Machine Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Section Timer free?

Section Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Machine Pro or Section Timer?

Timer Machine Pro and Section Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Timer Machine Pro or Section Timer have ads?

Section Timer shows ads; Timer Machine Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Machine Pro or Section Timer?

Timer Machine Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Section Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer Machine Pro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Section Timer on October 1, 2026.

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