# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs re

The clearest difference is price: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at Free against re's $1.99. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 7). re's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is free to download; re costs $1.99 up front. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. re asks for nothing beyond the download.

re holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of re's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, re every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retimer-a-modern-timer/id1665280809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 207 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Josh Angelsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381) |

## 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


### re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retimer-a-modern-timer/id1665280809)

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.

**Highlights:** Apple Reminders sync, Live Activities on lock screen, Full-screen alarms, Import calendar events, Multiple timers, Favorite and edit timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 re free?

re costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

re is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while re averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and re every 8 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 24, 2026 and re on September 19, 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.*