# Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch vs Timy

The clearest difference is rating: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch at 4.8 against Timy's 3.6. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 19). Timy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, review sentiment, 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 Timy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch has 41K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timy's.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, Timy every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch | Timy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-countdown-and-stopwatch/id391564049/reviews)** | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timy-timer-stopwatch-laps/id928958368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Mediafloor](https://appshunter.io/developer/342566035) |

## 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


### Timy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timy-timer-stopwatch-laps/id928958368)

This app offers a clean and intuitive timer, stopwatch, and laps functionality. Its gesture-driven interface ensures readability and ease of use, even when multitasking. While free, an in-app purchase unlocks advanced customization options.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers, Screen stays bright, Gesture-driven interface, Customizable colors, Unlimited pages, Custom notification sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium timer, stopwatch, laps | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch free?

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

### Is Timy free?

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch is rated higher. Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Timy averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.

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

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

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

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch ships an update every 10 days, and Timy every 4 days. Most recently, Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Timy on August 3, 2026.

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