# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Tickr

The clearest difference is ads: Tickr at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Tickr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Tickr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tickr 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tickr's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, Tickr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Tickr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickr-countdown-and-reminders/id6529520663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 211 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Sercan Demircan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059193501) |

## 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


### Tickr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickr-countdown-and-reminders/id6529520663)

This app helps you track important events with customizable countdowns. Personalize your countdowns with emojis and colors, and receive smart reminders to stay organized. Widgets provide at-a-glance updates for all your tracked milestones.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom countdowns, Personalize with emojis and colors, Track multiple events, Sleek widgets, Smart reminders, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickr Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Tickr free?

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

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

Tickr is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Tickr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 8 days, and Tickr every 9 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tickr on October 6, 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.*