# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dash at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's 10. Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Dash's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Dash every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-simple-clock-and-timer/id1521081274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 227 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Mat Mullen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484523088) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

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

This app allows you to create and manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously. Build complex, multi-step routines for workouts, cooking, or focus sessions with customizable alerts and on-the-fly adjustments.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers and stopwatches, Customizable multi-step routines, On-the-fly time adjustments, Countdown to specific dates, Lap recording for stopwatches, Routine templates (Tabata, Pomodoro), Home screen widgets and Live Activities

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $69.99 | 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


### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-simple-clock-and-timer/id1521081274)

This app provides a visual dashboard for managing your time. It includes a timer, stopwatch, digital clock, and calendar rundown to help you stay organized and on track.

**Highlights:** Timer, Stopwatch, Digital clock, Calendar day rundown, Visual time 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 Dash free?

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

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

Dash is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Dash averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Dash every 4 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dash on October 27, 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.*