Auto Timer vs Span Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Timer
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In this application, there is no need to click anywhere to start or stop the timer. You just need to place the phone on the straight surface to start the timer and just keep the phone upright to stop the timer.
Span Timer
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: ⢠Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero ⢠Swipe down to set a countdown timer ⢠Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: ⢠Tap to start or pause ⢠Long press to add custom titles ⢠Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: ⢠1 timer: fullscreen ⢠2-3 timers: vertical stack ⢠4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: ⢠Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques ⢠Cooking multiple dishes ⢠Workout intervals ⢠Task time tracking ⢠Meeting time management ⢠Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Span Timer at daily against Auto Timer's fortnightly. Auto Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, Span Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Timer | Span Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 26.2 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Osman Okkes Kanadikirik | Abhishek Serjam |
In-app purchases
Auto Timer
No in-app purchases
Span Timer
No in-app purchases









