# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs ToastBuster Timer

The clearest difference is ads: ToastBuster Timer at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. ToastBuster Timer also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 10). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and ToastBuster Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ToastBuster Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, ToastBuster Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | ToastBuster Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 211 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Tanin Rojanapiansatith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507780603) |

## 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


### ToastBuster Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toastbuster-timer/id6502869722)

This app is a dedicated timer for Toastmasters meetings, offering visual cues and customizable settings for various speaking roles. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments and provides a history of timed sessions, ensuring accurate timekeeping for speeches.

**Highlights:** Preset and custom role timers, Full-screen color alerts with buzzing, Background timer with Live Activity, On-the-fly role switching, Time correction features, Speaker name tagging, Automatic session history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is ToastBuster Timer free?

ToastBuster Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ToastBuster Timer is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while ToastBuster Timer averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and ToastBuster Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 13, 2026 and ToastBuster Timer on September 29, 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.*