# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs The Clocks

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.7 against The Clocks's 4.5. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). The Clocks's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and The Clocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41K and 22K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 78% of The Clocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, The Clocks every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | The Clocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clocks-alarm-world-clock/id403684793/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Meanterm Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/403684796) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

This versatile timer app allows you to create custom countdowns, stopwatches, and interval routines for any task. Save and name your timers with unique colors and sounds for easy identification. It offers advanced features like talking alerts, lap recording, and integration with widgets and Siri.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns and stopwatches, Interval timers for workouts and routines, Talking alerts and custom sounds, Lap recording and timer history, Widgets, Apple Watch, and Siri integration, Save and reuse custom timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $69.99 | 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


### The Clocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-clocks-alarm-world-clock/id403684793)

This app offers a variety of clock styles including flip, digital, and analog. It features customizable alarms with music options, a world clock for multiple locations, and several user-friendly controls for brightness, touch lock, and flashlight activation.

**Highlights:** Flip, Digital, and Analog clock types, In-app music alarms, World clock with 500+ cities, Customizable clock appearance, Adjustable snooze interval, Flashlight by shaking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Clocks Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent clock app
- ⏰ Great for alarms and timers
- 🎨 Customizable clock faces and styles
- 🔍 Large, easy-to-read display
- 🌙 Dimmable screen for nighttime use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm issues (doesn't always sound, short duration)
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data access
- 🔄 Orientation/rotation problems
- 🔆 Brightness changes can be disruptive
- 💲 Paid upgrade may be required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Clock style randomly changes
- Alarm doesn't work when device is locked
- App freezes or crashes occasionally
- Time displayed on home screen is incorrect

**Requested features**

- Add timer and stopwatch functions
- Allow custom alarm sounds/music
- Improve alarm reliability and duration
- Provide more clock face/style options
- Add date display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is The Clocks free?

The Clocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while The Clocks averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or The Clocks have ads?

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and The Clocks show ads.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and The Clocks every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Clocks on November 7, 2026.

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