Chrono vs Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chrono
This app allows you to run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, perfect for managing complex tasks or timing various activities at once. Each stopwatch can be individually labeled and managed, even when the app is running in the background. It's designed for efficient multi-tasking in scenarios like cooking or sports.
- Unlimited chronometers
- Independent management
- Labeled stopwatches
- Background mode support
- Delete chronometers
- Ideal for multi-tasking
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Chrono - Multiple Stopwatches Chrono is a simple Stopwatch app that enables you to launch multiple chronometers at the same time. The app, which allows you to label each chronometer you launch, is ideal for multi-tasking, sequencing complicated tasks smoothly. The app is great if or cooking , allowing you to track the time for different things you are cooking simultaneously. Or for sport events, where you want to track several participants at the same time. Functionalities - add unlimited chronometers and manage them independently - delete a chronometer when you are done using it - supports background mode - add a label to the stopwatches The app is free but a simple advertising banner is displayed on top. No fullscreen ads.
Timer
This app offers a simple and customizable timer and stopwatch. Easily set custom durations for various activities like exercise or chores. It includes delay timing options and audible alerts with sound effects.
- Customizable timing content
- Delay timing function
- Stopwatch functionality
- Built-in sound effects
- Easy to use interface
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Timer, stopwatch timer · I love timer, is a simple and easy to use timer software. You can customize the timing content, which is very convenient. For example, skip rope for 1 minute, do homework for 10 minutes, and brush your teeth for 3 minutes. It supports the function of delay timing, which can be delayed by 3 seconds or 10 seconds, so that you can skip rope by yourself. The stopwatch function is also very easy to use, and there are many built-in sound effects, which are very eye-catching when the time is up! Download it now and try it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 50% against Chrono's 11%. Timer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Chrono's written reviews are positive against 50% of Timer's.
Chrono ships an update every 18 months, Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chrono | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (19 ratings) | 4.4 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FB PUBLISHING LLC | 西连 郑 |
Customer experience
Chrono
Timer
In-app purchases
Chrono
No in-app purchases
Timer
- VIP$3.99
