Comparison

Auto Timer vs Span Timer

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

Head to head
About

Auto Timer

Features
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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.

About

Span Timer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Auto Timer4 screens
Span Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, Span Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Auto Timer versus Span Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto TimerSpan Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsman Okkes KanadikirikAbhishek Serjam

In-app purchases

None

Auto Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Span Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto Timer free?
Auto Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Span Timer free?
Span Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto Timer or Span Timer have ads?
Neither Auto Timer nor Span Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto Timer or Span Timer?
Auto Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Span Timer daily. Most recently, Auto Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Span Timer on September 30, 2026.

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