Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Chess Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
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.
- 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
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Set multiple timers and stopwatches at once. Build customizable multi-step routines for workouts, cooking, focus sessions, and everyday tasks. Adjust time on the fly without stopping. Timer+ handles everything you throw at it. Get the top timer app that’s repeatedly rated 5 stars by users. Create, name, and reuse timers for anything—yoga stretches, cooking rice, workouts, timed quizzes, therapeutic treatments, or remembering to take your pills. Perfect for busy people, multitaskers, and forgetful folks. Loved by parents, athletes, chefs, teachers, and students… TIMERS Great for laundry, cooking, naps, meetings, and study sessions. + Count down for a set duration of up to 99 days + Repeat up to 64 times + Add or remove time while a timer is running + Pause, resume, and skip repeats + Count up after a timer ends so you can extend it or see when it finished + Start a Quick Timer for one-off tasks without saving it + Schedule a timer to start at a set time, or to end by one STOPWATCHES Great for workouts, speeches, meditation, therapy, and timing between medications. + Track elapsed time from the moment you start + Pause and resume anytime + Record laps and label them so they’re easy to find in Timer History COUNTDOWNS Best for birthdays, deadlines, appointments, travel days, and other important events. + Count down to a specific date and time + Keep counting up after the moment passes ROUTINES Ideal for Tabata, HIIT, yoga flows, breathing exercises, baking bread, and other multi-step activities. + Combine Timer and Stopwatch steps in the order you need + Organize steps into Blocks, each with its own Repeats and rests + Give every step a custom name, duration, color, and alerts + Hear Announcements for the step name, what’s up next, halfway, and time remaining + Add a Start Countdown, Warmup, Cooldown, and steps between other steps or repeats + Let a step wait for you to tap Done, or move on automatically + Skip or extend a step while your routine is running ROUTINE TEMPLATES + Start with ready-made Tabata Workout, Pomodoro, and EMOM templates + Customize a copy’s Blocks, Steps, Repeats, colors, sounds, and alerts + Build your own routine one step at a time FOLDERS + Organize your timers into folders + Move one or several timers at once + See everything in All Timers, grouped by folder TIMER HISTORY + Review completed and cancelled runs, including routine steps and stopwatch laps + See history for all timers or for one folder + Turn Timer History off or clear it anytime WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES + Start, pause, cancel, or open timers from Home Screen widgets + See all running and paused timers with the Active Timers widget + Follow eligible timers and stopwatches on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island APPLE WATCH + View and control timers from your wrist + Use Quick Create to start a countdown timer or stopwatch in one step SIRI & SHORTCUTS + Create, start, pause, and cancel timers with Siri, App Intents, and Shortcuts QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: Why use Timer+ instead of the built-in Clock app? A: Use Timer+ when the built-in Clock app is too limited for the way you actually time things. Save reusable timers, run multiple timers and stopwatches at once, build multi-step routines, repeat timers automatically, adjust time while a timer is running, run timers for up to 99 days, and keep counting after a timer ends. Q: What is included in Timer+ Pro? A: Timer+ Pro removes ads and unlocks unlimited saved timers, full timer history, advanced routines, and advanced announcements. Choose a recurring subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. www.timerplusapp.com/privacy www.timerplusapp.com/terms
Chess Timer
This app provides a user-friendly and reliable timer for chess games. Customize time settings and interface themes to suit your play style, from quick blitz to long strategic matches. Perfect for casual players and tournament participants alike.
- Flexible time settings
- Customizable interface themes
- User-friendly design
- Reliable and precise timing
- Suitable for all players
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Step into the world of intense matches and smart moves with Chess Timer! Designed to elevate your gaming experience, our Chess Timer is a must-have tool for anyone with a love for the classic game of chess. With its user-friendly and straightforward interface, Chess Timer is made for both beginners and seasoned chess players. The app allows you to focus on the game without any distractions, giving you a perfect blend of simplicity and functionality. KEY FEATURES: 1. Flexible Time Settings - Adjust your timer to fit your gaming style. Whether you prefer blitz, bullet, or long strategic games, Chess Timer lets you tailor your time controls to suit your needs. Play at your pace, the choice is yours! 2. Customizable Interface - Stand out from the crowd! Customize your Chess Timer's look and feel with a variety of unique themes and designs. Make your gaming experience uniquely yours by choosing a style that resonates with you. 3. User-Friendly - No complicated set-ups, no unnecessary options. Chess Timer is made to be used with ease. Its clean and minimalist design ensures a hassle-free experience from start to finish. 4. Suitable for All - Whether you're playing casual games with friends or participating in professional tournaments, Chess Timer is built to cater to your needs. 5. Reliable and Precise - Each second counts in a game of chess. That's why Chess Timer offers flawless accuracy to ensure fair and reliable gameplay. Experience the difference of Chess Timer today. Transform your chess games into exciting battles of strategy, intellect, and timing. Download now and start owning your games, one tick at a time! 4.99 USD per week Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kairatamirovpolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 67% against Chess Timer's 0%. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Chess Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Chess Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 37, 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 0% of Chess Timer's.
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, Chess Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Chess Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (41K ratings) — better | 4.2 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41K — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minima Software | Kairat Amirov |
Customer experience
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Chess Timer
Bugs and requests
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timers not always triggering notifications
- Issues with timer display when locked or in background
- Ads reappearing after purchasing pro version
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Chess Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
- Pro$0.997 Days
- Pro$1.991 Month
- Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro1 Year trial$9.991 Year
- Pro1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Pro$29.99
- Timer+ Pro$44.99
Chess Timer
- Chess timer promo3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Chess timer premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Chess Timer Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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