# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs DEMA Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DEMA Connect at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's 9. DEMA Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DEMA Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

DEMA Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of DEMA Connect's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, DEMA Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | DEMA Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dema-connect/id1309743145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [DEMA Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309743144) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Multi-step interval timers, Customizable timer segments, Voice announcements, Timer templates (HIIT, Pomodoro), Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
- 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
- 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
- 👍 Reliable and works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version

**Requested features**

- Add ability to chain/sequence multiple timers
- Improve sorting and organization of timers
- Allow more customization options for timers
- Implement sync across devices
- Add a 'days' counter for long timers


### DEMA Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dema-connect/id1309743145)

Remotely access and program installed dispensers for intelligent and easy management. This utility app provides convenient control over dispenser functions.

**Highlights:** Remote dispenser access, Intelligent programming, Easy to use interface, Dispenser management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DEMA Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or DEMA Connect?

DEMA Connect is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while DEMA Connect averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or DEMA Connect have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; DEMA Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or DEMA Connect?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and DEMA Connect every 6 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 19, 2026 and DEMA Connect on October 8, 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.*