# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Borrowed

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.8 against Borrowed's 3.5. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 2). Borrowed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Borrowed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 2, 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 63% of Borrowed's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Borrowed every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Borrowed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowed-track-your-stuff/id1538284368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Thinkaholic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538284370) |

## 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


### Borrowed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borrowed-track-your-stuff/id1538284368)

Easily manage items and money you've lent or borrowed. Features include reminders, statistics, cloud sync, and data export. Keep track of everything shared with friends and family in a simple, secure interface.

**Highlights:** Track money and items, Statistics and insights, Reminders for forgotten items, Automatic cloud sync, Export data to Excel, Simple and secure tracking

**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 Borrowed free?

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Borrowed averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Borrowed every 4 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Borrowed on July 7, 2026.

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