# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs About Timers

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 41K against About Timers's 57. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | About Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Gertjan.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244161076) |

## 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


### About Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches, Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Completion notifications, Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow), Reliable background operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is About Timers free?

About Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while About Timers averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or About Timers have ads?

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and About Timers show ads.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 25, 2026 and About Timers on July 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.*