# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Walkie

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 67% against Walkie's 23%. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Walkie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). 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. Walkie asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 23% of Walkie's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Walkie every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Walkie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [3.1 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkie-talkie/id1459550430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## 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


### Walkie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walkie-talkie/id1459550430)

Instantly connect with other Apple Watch users nearby. Simply press and hold to speak, then release to listen. Easily invite friends and manage your availability to communicate on the go.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice communication, Apple Watch integration, Press-and-hold to talk, Invite friends, Toggle availability, Wi-Fi and cellular support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Useful for quick voice communication with friends
- ⚡ Faster alternative to phone calls
- 🎤 Effective push-to-talk walkie-talkie experience on wrist
- 📢 Helpful for getting attention in noisy environments
- 💬 Great for family communication on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Invites frequently fail to send or receive
- ❌ App crashes and stops working unexpectedly
- 📱 Limited to Apple Watch only, not available on iPhone
- 🔌 Inconsistent connectivity and unreliable performance
- 🚫 Non-functional despite multiple troubleshooting attempts

**Reported bugs**

- Invites stuck on 'friend invited' status without delivery
- App fails to connect users despite correct setup
- FaceTime dependency causes authentication failures
- Crashes on launch or during use
- Works inconsistently even on same network and device models

**Requested features**

- iPhone app version for broader device support
- Cross-device communication (Watch to iPhone and vice versa)
- iPad and Mac support for full Apple ecosystem integration
- Repeat/replay button for received messages
- AirPods connectivity integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Walkie free?

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Walkie averages 3.1 from 223 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Walkie have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Walkie does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Walkie every 12 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 20, 2026 and Walkie on October 19, 2026.

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