# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs GX Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.8 against GX Timer's 4.0. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). GX Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. GX Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of GX Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, GX Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | GX Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-timer/id1600052896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [美琴 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160294086) |

## 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


### GX Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gx-timer/id1600052896)

Control timing devices via Bluetooth for various training and exercise needs. Offers fast training, custom training, countdowns, stopwatches, and timed alarms. Configure functions and track exercise durations.

**Highlights:** Fast training timing, Custom training timing, Countdown timers, Stopwatch functionality, Timed alarms, Function configuration

**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 GX Timer free?

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while GX Timer averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and GX Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 2, 2026 and GX Timer on September 23, 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.*