# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Palmtop Bell 3

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch and Palmtop Bell 3 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Palmtop Bell 3's. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 56 months) and ratings volume (41K vs 9). Palmtop Bell 3's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Palmtop Bell 3 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch against 4.9 for Palmtop Bell 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 0% of Palmtop Bell 3's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, Palmtop Bell 3 every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Palmtop Bell 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmtop-bell-3/id724557784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 56 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Genji](https://appshunter.io/developer/380876753) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049)

This versatile timer app allows you to create custom countdowns, stopwatches, and interval routines for any task. Save and name your timers with unique colors and sounds for easy identification. It offers advanced features like talking alerts, lap recording, and integration with widgets and Siri.

**Highlights:** Customizable countdowns and stopwatches, Interval timers for workouts and routines, Talking alerts and custom sounds, Lap recording and timer history, Widgets, Apple Watch, and Siri integration, Save and reuse custom timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Timer+ Pro | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $69.99 | 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


### Palmtop Bell 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palmtop-bell-3/id724557784)

This utility app simulates a desktop bell and allows you to set up to three distinct timers. It's designed to provide audible alerts for various time-based tasks, with sound volume dependent on your device's ringtone settings.

**Highlights:** Desktop bell simulation, Up to 3 timers, Customizable timer alerts, Volume control integration, Silent mode compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Developer a Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Developer a Sushi | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Palmtop Bell 3 free?

Palmtop Bell 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Palmtop Bell 3?

Palmtop Bell 3 is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Palmtop Bell 3 averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Palmtop Bell 3 have ads?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch shows ads; Palmtop Bell 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch or Palmtop Bell 3?

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update weekly, and Palmtop Bell 3 every 56 months. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on November 12, 2026 and Palmtop Bell 3 on November 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.*