# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Min & Sec Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Min & Sec Timer at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Min & Sec Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.8 for Min & Sec Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Min & Sec Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) |

## 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


### Min & Sec Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831)

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minute/second timer, Multiple timer support, Add, edit, and delete timers, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer labels, Lap timer functionality, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Min & Sec Timer free?

Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Min & Sec Timer have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Min & Sec Timer does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Min & Sec Timer on June 5, 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.*