# LabTimer vs Multi Timer

LabTimer and Multi Timer both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of LabTimer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's. LabTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). Multi Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LabTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for LabTimer against 4.1 for Multi Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of LabTimer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Multi Timer's.

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, Multi Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LabTimer | Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454/reviews) | **[4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [0x0c](https://appshunter.io/developer/292202457) | [Barakah Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446774843) |

## 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


### Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-timer-countdown/id1446774844)

Easily manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive and clean app. Perfect for multitasking in the kitchen or managing various tasks with precise timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple countdown timers, Intuitive UI, Clean design, Multitasking support, Easy to read from a distance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multi Timer Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LabTimer free?

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

### Is Multi Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LabTimer or Multi Timer?

Multi Timer is rated higher. LabTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do LabTimer or Multi Timer have ads?

Neither LabTimer nor Multi Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LabTimer or Multi Timer?

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, and Multi Timer fortnightly. Most recently, LabTimer was updated on August 26, 2026 and Multi Timer on September 20, 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.*