# Timer with Sections vs Due

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer with Sections at none against Due's 1. Timer with Sections also leads on price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). Due's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 20) and chart position (#11 vs #200). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Timer with Sections costs $1.99 and Due $7.99 up front. Due sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Timer with Sections asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer with Sections against 4.7 for Due. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Due has 2.8K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Timer with Sections's written reviews are positive against 83% of Due's.

Timer with Sections ships an update every 2 weeks, Due every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer with Sections | Due |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-with-sections/id315973422/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 82.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#11** |
| Size | 2 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Fries](https://appshunter.io/developer/315973425) | [Due Apps LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/387681526) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer with Sections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-with-sections/id315973422)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you manage time during performances by dividing it into customizable sections. It visually displays elapsed and remaining time for both individual sections and the entire event, with options to adjust timing on the fly.

**Highlights:** Structure time into sections, Intuitive time visualization, Adjust schedule during performance, Pause, skip, or reset sections, Alarm option for section ends, Log finished performance data

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Due

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/due-reminders-and-timers/id390017969)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you remember everything you need to do with persistent, effective reminders. It offers fast setup and postponement options, natural language parsing for dates and times, and countdown timers. Keep your tasks in sync across devices and enjoy offline functionality with complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Persistent and effective reminders, Fast reminder setup and postponement, Natural date and time parsing, Countdown timers, Powerful recurring reminders, Sync across devices, Offline functionality and privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Upgrade Pass (Mobile) | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to set reminders
- 📆 Customizable repeat options
- ⏰ Persistent reminders until completed
- 🔔 Variety of alert sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔇 Notification volume could be louder
- 📂 Lack of folder/category organization
- 🕰️ Limited snooze time options

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders not triggering on Apple Watch
- Completed reminders not clearing from all devices

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Integration with calendar apps
- Ability to set reminders for specific time ranges
- Custom reminder sounds
- Backup and restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer with Sections free?

Timer with Sections costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Due free?

Due costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer with Sections or Due?

Due is rated higher. Timer with Sections averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Due averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Timer with Sections or Due have ads?

Neither Timer with Sections nor Due shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer with Sections or Due?

Timer with Sections ships an update every 2 weeks, and Due every 4 weeks. Most recently, Timer with Sections was updated on September 14, 2026 and Due on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Timer with Sections or Due?

Timer with Sections currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Due at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*