# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Multiple Timers

The clearest difference is ads: Multiple Timers at none against Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's shown. Multiple Timers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2). 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 Multiple Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multiple Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Multiple Timers every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Multiple Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timers-gumtimer/id6756178893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 211 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [亦彬 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522872222) |

## 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


### Multiple Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timers-gumtimer/id6756178893)

This app helps you manage time with unlimited countdown timers and multiple stopwatches. Customize ringtones, monitor from your lock screen, and enjoy a picture-in-picture mode for seamless multitasking. It's perfect for cooking, workouts, meetings, and study sessions.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom timers, Multiple independent stopwatches, Customizable ringtones, Live Activity & Lock Screen Widget, Picture-in-Picture mode, Complete timer history, Multiple theme colors

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GumTimer monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| GumTimer yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| GumTimer premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Multiple Timers free?

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

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

Multiple Timers is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Multiple Timers averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Multiple Timers have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Multiple Timers does not.

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Multiple Timers every 9 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 26, 2026 and Multiple Timers on September 20, 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.*