# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Best Timer

The clearest difference is price: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at Free against Best Timer's $0.99. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). Best Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 60% of Best Timer's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Best Timer every 7 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Best Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [3.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-timer/id415656570/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Serhii Simkovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/959904647) |

## 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


### Best Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-timer/id415656570)

This app offers a versatile suite of timekeeping tools, including a sand timer, kitchen timer, countdown, and stopwatch. It visually represents time, making it easy to understand for all ages, and provides customizable alarm sounds and color themes.

**Highlights:** Digitized sand timer with artistic design, Kitchen timer with visual minute indicator, Futuristic countdown/count up timer, Powerful stopwatch with lap/split modes, Kid-friendly time visualization, Customizable alarm sounds and repeat options, Multiple color themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Elegant design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕰️ Versatile timer options
- 🔊 Nice selection of alarm sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, alarm not working)
- ⏱️ Limited timer duration (e.g. hourglass max 12 mins)
- 🎨 Limited color/theme options
- 🔍 Lack of high-contrast mode

**Reported bugs**

- Stopwatch lap timer bug
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- Freezing/crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to use custom music/sounds for alarms
- Interval/workout timer mode
- Vibration option for alerts
- More color/theme customization
- Larger/full-screen timer display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Best Timer free?

Best Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Best Timer averages 3.9 from 22 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Best Timer every 7 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 28, 2026 and Best Timer on September 28, 2026.

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