Chrono vs MultiTimer
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.
MultiTimer
Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for enhanced productivity. Track progress, set alarms, and operate multiple instances with ease. Progress is saved even after app restarts.
- Simultaneous timer and stopwatch management
- Intuitive progress indication
- Customizable alarm sounds
- View active timers/stopwatches separately
- Batch operation and deletion
- Progress saved on app restart
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously with ease and speed! Enhance productivity by conveniently managing all your daily tasks such as studying, cooking, workouts, work, and chores. Easily create and run multiple timers and stopwatches on a single screen. [ Features ] • Intuitively indicates the progress of the timer. • You can set an alarm sound for the timer. • Only timers and stopwatches currently active can be viewed separately. • Multiple selections allow multiple timers and stopwatches to be operated and deleted. • Even if you rerun the app after shutting down, the progress remains saved. [ How to Use ] • Press the '+' button to create a timer or stopwatch. • Press the 'edit' button to operate or delete several simultaneously. • Swipe left to right to stop. • Swipe right to left to delete.
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Verdict
Chrono and MultiTimer both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Chrono's. MultiTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Chrono against 4.0 for MultiTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Chrono's written reviews are positive against 93% of MultiTimer's.
Chrono ships an update every 18 months, MultiTimer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chrono | MultiTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (19 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FB PUBLISHING LLC | Cory Apps |
Customer experience
Chrono
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In-app purchases
Chrono
No in-app purchases
MultiTimer
No in-app purchases









