# Timer vs Segment Timer

The clearest difference is price: Segment Timer at Free against Timer's $3.99. Timer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (218 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Segment Timer is free to download; Timer costs $3.99 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 218 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Segment Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (218 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id286567378/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/segment-timer/id6740145631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **218** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francis Bonnin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284043095) | [Microframe Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/624655188) |

## 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


### Segment Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/segment-timer/id6740145631)

This app synchronizes with a physical LED timer to manage multiple timed segments for practices and games. It offers full control over segment lengths, session duration, and provides clear, high-visibility displays for coaches and teams. Streamline your training and events with precise timekeeping.

**Highlights:** Connect to physical LED timer, Manage multiple timed segments, Monitor total session duration, Save and reuse segment configurations, Switch between countdown and pause/resume modes, User-friendly interface with large fonts, Customizable alerts and sound prompts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Segment Timer free?

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

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

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 218 ratings, while Segment Timer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer or Segment Timer have ads?

Neither Timer nor Segment Timer shows ads.

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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.*