# Timer vs AudioToolsMax

The clearest difference is price: Timer at $3.99 against AudioToolsMax's $399.99. Timer also leads on ratings volume (218 vs 8). AudioToolsMax's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer costs $3.99 and AudioToolsMax $399.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer against 4.9 for AudioToolsMax. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 218 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update every 7 months, AudioToolsMax every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | AudioToolsMax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $399.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiotoolsmax-audio-test/id1416864209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 24 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 13.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [Andrew Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/291822462) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378)

This advanced timer allows for precise time management across various activities. Set multiple special events with customizable triggers like sounds, messages, or screen flashing. It's ideal for games, workouts, cooking, meditation, and any task requiring accurate timing, even when the app is in the background.

**Highlights:** Multiple complex timers simultaneously, Scheduled event triggers (sounds, messages, photos), Customizable display modes (textual, graphical), Background operation with sound/message alerts, Looping timers, Delayed start and flexible stop time entry, Screen blocking and flashlight alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for workouts and exercises
- 🚀 Highly customizable and versatile
- 🔔 Excellent timer with multiple alert options
- 💡 Useful for presentations and meetings
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery when running in the background
- 🔍 Confusing interface with too many advanced features
- 🔇 Sound alerts not always working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Timer randomly changing time during use
- Alarm not sounding when app is in background
- Screen dimming and locking issues

**Requested features**

- Multiple timers running concurrently
- Ability to save and share custom timer presets
- More vibration and sound alert options
- Improved background mode and iOS 4 support


### AudioToolsMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiotoolsmax-audio-test/id1416864209)

This comprehensive audio testing application provides a suite of professional measurement tools for acoustic analysis. It includes advanced features like SPL metering, real-time analysis, FFT, and impulse response, all unlocked and ready for use.

**Highlights:** SPL Meter, Real Time Analyzer (RTA), FFT Analysis, Speaker Polarity Checker, Delay Finder, Audio Oscilloscope, Audio Calculators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioToolsMax free?

AudioToolsMax costs $399.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

AudioToolsMax is rated higher. Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while AudioToolsMax averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Timer or AudioToolsMax have ads?

Neither Timer nor AudioToolsMax shows ads.

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

Timer ships an update every 7 months, and AudioToolsMax every 3 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and AudioToolsMax on September 16, 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.*