# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Timer®

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer® at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's 9. Timer® also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 38). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.7 for Timer®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Timer® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## 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


### Timer®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439)

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable colors, Alarm sound selection, User-friendly interface, Vibration alert, Reliable and accurate timekeeping

**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 Timer® free?

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

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

Both Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Timer® show ads.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer® on September 15, 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.*