The Timers App vs EKtimer
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
EKtimer
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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: EKtimer at Free against The Timers App's $0.49. EKtimer also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
EKtimer is free to download; The Timers App costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Timers App ships an update every 15 months, EKtimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Timers App | EKtimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.49 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 22of8 GmbH | Simon Berg |
In-app purchases
The Timers App
No in-app purchases
EKtimer
No in-app purchases
