# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Haptic Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.8 against Haptic Focus Timer's 2.6. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 5). Haptic Focus Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Haptic Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 5, 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 60% of Haptic Focus Timer's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Haptic Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 211 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [KnightCode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343341135) |

## 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


### Haptic Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576)

This app helps you time focus and meditation sessions using discreet haptic feedback on your watch. It allows for multiple, unique vibrations to mark time or segment your session without sound or screen interaction. Optionally track your heart rate and mindfulness minutes.

**Highlights:** Haptic notifications for silent alerts, Multiple notifications per timer, Customizable haptic experiences, Configure multiple timers, Dark/Light Mode support, Optional HealthKit heart rate monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Haptic Focus Timer free?

Haptic Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Haptic Focus Timer averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Haptic Focus Timer have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Haptic Focus Timer does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 3, 2026 and Haptic Focus Timer on September 29, 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.*