re vs Shansan Super Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
re
This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.
- Apple Reminders sync
- Live Activities on lock screen
- Full-screen alarms
- Import calendar events
- Multiple timers
- Favorite and edit timers
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re:timer is a beautiful and elegant timer app built on Apple Reminders. Set timers quickly, stay in sync across devices, and keep track of time with a clean, minimal interface. Features - Swipe to create timers - Apple Reminders sync - your timers on all platforms at once, powered by Apple - NEW: Live Activities - see your timers on the lock screen or in the Dynamic Island - NEW: Timers with Alarms (iOS 26) - full-screen take over, even if the app is closed or your phone is in Silent Mode! - Import Calendar events as timers - Multiple timers - with time between timers - Favorite and edit timers - Early reminders - Infinite timer history - Gestimer support / custom lists - URL scheme support - create timers from other apps - Minimal mode - And more coming!
Shansan Super Timer
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"Welcome to Shansan Super Timer, the professional-grade timer app designed for both iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features: Multi-Alert Timers: The standout feature! Create a main timer and add multiple, distinct alerts with custom names and sounds at specific intervals. Perfect for complex routines like workouts, cooking, or study sessions. Full Apple Watch App: Don't just view your timers—create, manage, and run them directly from your wrist with a beautiful interface and full Digital Crown support. Seamless Syncing: Timers created on your iPhone instantly appear on your watch, and vice-versa. Reliable Background Notifications: Your alerts will always fire on time with sound and haptics, even when the app is closed. Siri Integrated: Use your voice to start your custom timers without ever touching your device. Accessible: Full support for VoiceOver ensures everyone can use the app with ease. Stop juggling multiple alarms and start managing your time with precision. Download Super Timer today!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Shansan Super Timer at Free against re's $1.99. Shansan Super Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Shansan Super Timer is free to download; re costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
re ships an update every 8 months, Shansan Super Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | re | Shansan Super Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Angelsberg | Amogh J S |
In-app purchases
re
No in-app purchases
Shansan Super Timer
No in-app purchases
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