Comparison

Multi Timer Pro vs 5 Minute Timer

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

Head to head
About

Multi Timer Pro

Manage multiple timers simultaneously for various tasks like cooking, studying, or workouts. This app runs in the background, provides lock screen notifications, and allows for custom naming, coloring, and note-taking for each timer. It features a modern, minimalist interface with dark mode support.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Customizable timer names and colors
  • Add notes to each timer
  • Background operation and lock screen notifications
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
  • Modern minimalist user interface
  • Customizable alert sounds
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Set and run multiple timers simultaneously. Runs in background and notifies you when your timer is done. Does not interrupt your workflow while you using other apps. Includes live activity and dynamic island support. Create multiple timers with different names. Ideal for cooking, bakery, study and workout. Take notes in your timers, follow your favourite recipes. Categorise your timer with customisable colours for each timer. Custom select 13 different colours to set. Looks great with dark mode and on lockscreen. ——————————— Multi Timer Pro has modern design that easy to use for your daily recurring task. -Run multiple timers simultaneously. -Create timers with different names. -Takes notes into each timer. -Modern, minimalist user interface. -Differentiate and categorise timers with colours. -Customisable alert sound for each timer. -Filter active timers to focus only on running timers. -Monitor your timer from lockscreen and dynamic island using live activity support. -Runs in background, even closed. -Easy to use and understand. -Dark mode support. -Dark mode, clear and tinted icons for iOS 26 . -Small install size. -Runs locally. -No ads or user tracking. -No subscriptions. —————————————

About

5 Minute Timer

This utility app provides a straightforward countdown timer for precisely five minutes. Its animated interface clearly displays remaining time with a progress ring, and it features an alarm that functions even in silent mode. Designed for simplicity, it's ideal for quick tasks like games or cooking.

Highlights
  • One-tap start, pause, and reset
  • Alarm in silent mode
  • Remembers timer progress
  • Vibrant animated interface
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Screen stays on during countdown
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Need a quick, reliable 5-minute timer? With 5 Minute Timer, you start your countdown with just one tap. The vibrant, animated interface shows you exactly how much time remains – with a colorful progress ring and large, easy-to-read time display. What makes 5 Minute Timer special: • Simple operation – Start, pause, and reset with one tap • Alarm even in silent mode – You'll never miss it • Remembers your timer – After an app restart, it picks up right where you left off • Vibrant design – Animated background with colorful particles • Large buttons – Easy to use, even in stressful situations • Screen stays on – No automatic lock while the timer is running Perfect for board games, cooking, short breaks, or anywhere you need exactly 5 minutes.

Screenshots

Multi Timer Pro4 screens
5 Minute Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 5 Minute Timer at Free against Multi Timer Pro's $4.99. 5 Minute Timer also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

5 Minute Timer is free to download; Multi Timer Pro costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Multi Timer Pro against 5.0 for 5 Minute Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi Timer Pro ships an update weekly, 5 Minute Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multi Timer Pro versus 5 Minute Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti Timer Pro5 Minute Timer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEralp Osman ErdoganChristopher Bischoff

In-app purchases

None

Multi Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

5 Minute Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multi Timer Pro free?
Multi Timer Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5 Minute Timer free?
5 Minute Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multi Timer Pro or 5 Minute Timer?
Multi Timer Pro and 5 Minute Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Multi Timer Pro or 5 Minute Timer have ads?
Neither Multi Timer Pro nor 5 Minute Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi Timer Pro or 5 Minute Timer?
Multi Timer Pro ships an update weekly, and 5 Minute Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Multi Timer Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and 5 Minute Timer on October 28, 2026.

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