Comparison

Multiple Timers vs Hardware Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Multiple Timers

Easily manage multiple repeating timers simultaneously. Customize sounds, name timers for clarity, and set rest periods between cycles. Ideal for workouts, cooking, or any task requiring precise timing.

Highlights
  • Run timers simultaneously
  • Set timers to repeat
  • Define rest between cycles
  • Customize timer sounds
  • Name timers for reference
  • Edit and reorder timers
Features
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Save timers and run them simultaneously Set your timers to repeat Set rest between cycles Set sounds for your timers Name your timers for your reference Edit your timers and move them around Hint: To still hear the notification sound when Focus is on, go to Settings > Focus; tap on a type like Sleep; go to Apps and turn on Time Sensitive Notifications or add the app to the allowed list. Do not turn on Silent Mode! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hardware Keyboard

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Hardware Keyboard Companion is built to make using a physical keyboard on iOS feel faster, smarter, and more customizable. Designed as a powerful companion for hardware keyboard users, HWC provides a responsive hardware key reader, systemwide keyboard extension, and a flexible customization app for tuning how your keyboard behaves. Whether you use a compact keyboard, full-size layout, or custom shortcut setup, HWC gives you one focused control surface for adjusting your experience. When you need quick on-screen access, HWC also includes a row-style software keyboard that stays easy to reach without getting in the way. Use the companion app to: * Choose your visual theme and accent color * Tune hold behavior for Caps Lock, Menu, and Delete * Adjust row sizing, spacing, and keyboard density * Pick a layout preset or customize your shortcut keys * Verify that the keyboard extension is enabled and syncing correctly * Configure your software keyboard layer from one clean interface The included keyboard extension works systemwide anywhere iOS allows third-party keyboards. Secure text fields continue to use the system keyboard, as required by iOS. HWC is designed around on-device configuration. It does not require an account, and does not include ads. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Multiple Timers2 screens
Hardware Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Multiple Timers at 16.0 against Hardware Keyboard's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Multiple Timers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Hardware Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Multiple Timers versus Hardware Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiple TimersHardware Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPouria Rashidi MalekshahEdmon Abdul Nur

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Multiple Timers

Subscriptions1
  • Rest Feature$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Life Time$3.99
6 purchases

Hardware Keyboard

Subscriptions1
  • SuperUser Subscription Tier3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time5
  • +1 Layer Customizable Layer$0.99
  • Support the Developer - Coffee Tier$1.99
  • Support the Developer: Burger$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock ABC Editing - HWC$6.99
  • Unlock Hardware Keyboard Reader$6.99

Questions

Is Multiple Timers free?
Multiple Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardware Keyboard free?
Hardware Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Multiple Timers or Hardware Keyboard have ads?
Neither Multiple Timers nor Hardware Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiple Timers or Hardware Keyboard?
Multiple Timers ships an update every 8 days, and Hardware Keyboard every 8 days. Most recently, Multiple Timers was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hardware Keyboard on October 17, 2026.

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