# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs GPS Race Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 66% against GPS Race Timer's 35%. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). GPS Race Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and GPS Race Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 2.7K, 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 35% of GPS Race Timer's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, GPS Race Timer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | GPS Race Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 34.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Thomas Hagenau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340496242) |

## 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


### GPS Race Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-race-timer/id1340496243)

Accurately measure vehicle acceleration times like 0-60 mph and 1/4 mile using your iPhone's GPS. Set up timers beforehand and let the app automatically start measurements when speed targets are met or motion is detected. Save, export, and transfer your performance data easily.

**Highlights:** Measure 0-60 mph, 60-120 mph, 1/4 mile, Automatic start detection, Save and export results, Preset and adjustable timers, No extra hardware required, Optional PRO version features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 📊 Saves run data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent 0-60 and quarter mile times
- 🐛 Fails to start/record runs
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't reset properly
- App crashes on startup
- Significant GPS/speed detection delays
- Recorded times do not match actual performance

**Requested features**

- Add 60ft and 1/8 mile times
- Automatic start/stop of timer
- Manual start option for timer
- Improved accuracy and consistency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is GPS Race Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or GPS Race Timer?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while GPS Race Timer averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or GPS Race Timer have ads?

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and GPS Race Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or GPS Race Timer?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and GPS Race Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Race Timer on September 20, 2026.

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