# Timer vs GPX Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 80% against GPX Reader's 40%. Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (218 vs 21). GPX Reader's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer costs $3.99 and GPX Reader $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 218 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Timer's written reviews are positive against 40% of GPX Reader's.

Timer ships an update every 7 months, GPX Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | GPX Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews)** | [4.3 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-reader/id543308129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [Jelle Vandebeeck](https://appshunter.io/developer/390780983) |

## 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


### GPX Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpx-reader/id543308129)

View and manage GPX, TCX, LOC, NMEA, and TRACK files on your iPhone or iPad. Visualize tracks, routes, and waypoints on various map types and sync your files with iCloud.

**Highlights:** View tracks, routes, and waypoints, Display on map, satellite, or hybrid views, Open files from Safari and other apps, Supports GPX, TCX, LOC, NMEA, and TRACK formats, iCloud document syncing

**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 GPX Reader free?

GPX Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or GPX Reader?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while GPX Reader averages 4.3 from 21 ratings.

### Do Timer or GPX Reader have ads?

Neither Timer nor GPX Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or GPX Reader?

Timer ships an update every 7 months, and GPX Reader monthly. Most recently, Timer was updated on September 28, 2026 and GPX Reader on September 21, 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.*