# Timer vs Prime Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Prime Timer at 5.0 against Timer's 4.4. Prime Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Timer's advantage is ratings volume (442 vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Prime Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prime Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 442 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update every 4 days, Prime Timer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Prime Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **442** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) | [Mischa Hildebrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621273179) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


### Prime Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271)

A minimalist and elegant timer designed for efficiency and focus. It offers haptic and acoustic feedback, supports dark mode, and integrates deeply with iOS features like widgets and Live Activities. Ideal for various activities requiring precise timing.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and elegant design, Haptic and acoustic feedback, iOS Home Screen Widgets, Live Activity on Lock Screen, Control Center integration, System Alarm notification

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Prime Timer free?

Prime Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Prime Timer?

Prime Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 442 ratings, while Prime Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer or Prime Timer have ads?

Neither Timer nor Prime Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Prime Timer?

Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Prime Timer every 9 days. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Prime Timer on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*