# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Time Cast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Cast at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's 9. Time Cast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Time Cast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Cast 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 3, 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 Time Cast's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Time Cast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Time Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## 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


### Time Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488)

This app synchronizes a stopwatch across multiple devices in real-time for groups. A host controls the timer and can send messages, while viewers join with a code to see live updates and lap times. It's ideal for team practices, events, or any coordinated activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time synchronized stopwatch, Host and viewer modes, Shareable session codes/links, Lap time recording, Host messaging, Focus mode for clear display

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

**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 Time Cast free?

Time Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Time Cast is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Time Cast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Time Cast have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Time Cast does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Time Cast every 3 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on October 15, 2026 and Time Cast on September 25, 2026.

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