# LabTimer vs Min & Sec Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Min & Sec Timer at 4.8 against LabTimer's 4.0. Min & Sec Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). LabTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (174 vs 13). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LabTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Min & Sec Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LabTimer has 174 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LabTimer | Min & Sec Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labtimer/id292202454/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **174** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 90.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [0x0c](https://appshunter.io/developer/292202457) | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) |

## 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


### Min & Sec Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831)

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minute/second timer, Multiple timer support, Add, edit, and delete timers, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer labels, Lap timer functionality, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LabTimer free?

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

### Is Min & Sec Timer free?

Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer?

Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. LabTimer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer have ads?

Neither LabTimer nor Min & Sec Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LabTimer or Min & Sec Timer?

LabTimer ships an update every 11 months, and Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, LabTimer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Min & Sec Timer on September 18, 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.*