# LabTimer vs timer.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabTimer at none against timer.'s 5. LabTimer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). timer.'s advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. LabTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

timer. holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 170 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of LabTimer's written reviews are positive against 63% of timer.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, timer. every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LabTimer | timer. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454/reviews) | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 63.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [0x0c](https://appshunter.io/developer/292202457) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### LabTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454)

This app provides multiple configurable timers for various uses, from scientific experiments to everyday tasks like cooking and workouts. It features a clear display, customizable labels, and the ability to repeat count-down timers.

**Highlights:** Four configurable timers, Count-up and count-down modes, Large display and buttons, Customizable text labels, Repeat count-down functionality, Disables iPod sleep

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, clean, and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Multiple timers (up to 16) running simultaneously
- ⏱️ Ability to count up and count down
- 🔄 Timers continue running in background/other apps
- 💾 Saves timer settings for future use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications not working properly on iPad
- 🐛 App crashes or won't open on some iOS versions
- 🐛 Alarm doesn't work when app is locked/in background
- 📱 No landscape/auto-rotate orientation support
- 🔊 Alarm sound too short and soft

**Reported bugs**

- iPad notifications not displaying correctly
- App fails to open on iPhone X with iOS 14.4
- Alarm non-functional on iOS 5 in lock mode
- No audio output on iOS 9.x
- Timer stops when iPhone enters sleep mode (older versions)

**Requested features**

- Landscape orientation support (especially for iPad)
- Keyboard/direct number input for faster time entry
- Multiple selectable alarm sounds/tones
- Ability to customize alarm volume independently
- Countdown voice announcements


### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LabTimer free?

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

### Is timer. free?

timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LabTimer or timer.?

timer. is rated higher. LabTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while timer. averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do LabTimer or timer. have ads?

Neither LabTimer nor timer. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LabTimer or timer.?

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, and timer. every 3 months. Most recently, LabTimer was updated on August 26, 2026 and timer. on August 16, 2026.

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