The Timers App vs re
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Timers App
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• 4 simultaneous timers: tea, eggs, and two generic categories • The timer images are animated • Each timer has its own set of user defined durations (unlimited number) • Selectable alert sounds • Supported languages are English, German, French, Italian
re
This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.
- Apple Reminders sync
- Live Activities on lock screen
- Full-screen alarms
- Import calendar events
- Multiple timers
- Favorite and edit timers
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re:timer is a beautiful and elegant timer app built on Apple Reminders. Set timers quickly, stay in sync across devices, and keep track of time with a clean, minimal interface. Features - Swipe to create timers - Apple Reminders sync - your timers on all platforms at once, powered by Apple - NEW: Live Activities - see your timers on the lock screen or in the Dynamic Island - NEW: Timers with Alarms (iOS 26) - full-screen take over, even if the app is closed or your phone is in Silent Mode! - Import Calendar events as timers - Multiple timers - with time between timers - Favorite and edit timers - Early reminders - Infinite timer history - Gestimer support / custom lists - URL scheme support - create timers from other apps - Minimal mode - And more coming!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Timers App at $0.49 against re's $1.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
The Timers App costs $0.49 and re $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Timers App ships an update every 15 months, re every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | The Timers App | re |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 22of8 GmbH | Josh Angelsberg |
In-app purchases
The Timers App
No in-app purchases
re
No in-app purchases
