# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Sticky Widgets

The clearest difference is ads: Sticky Widgets at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 40%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Sticky Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.6 for Sticky Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sticky Widgets's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Sticky Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 40.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 212 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [1881 Digital, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332213954) |

## 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


### Sticky Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-widgets/id1533254320)

Easily add customizable sticky notes to your home screen and lock screen. Sync notes across devices with iCloud and integrate with Siri and Shortcuts for quick access and updates. Personalize your notes with various fonts, colors, and styles.

**Highlights:** Home screen sticky notes, Lock screen pinning (premium), iCloud sync, Customizable appearance (color, font, size), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Multiple widget sizes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Upgrade - Quarterly | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Upgrade - Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Classic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade - One-Time Option | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📋 Convenient and handy widget
- 🔍 Helpful for reminders and lists
- 💻 Works well as a digital sticky note
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 💰 Affordable one-time payment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Disappearing notes
- 📝 Difficulty editing and saving notes
- 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing note ID management

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing
- Editing issues where changes don't save
- Widgets not updating properly
- Crashes and freezes after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add checklist functionality
- Improve syncing across devices
- Allow rearranging of notes
- Provide better note organization options
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Sticky Widgets free?

Sticky Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Sticky Widgets averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Sticky Widgets have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Sticky Widgets does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Sticky Widgets every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 18, 2026 and Sticky Widgets on October 18, 2026.

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