Comparison

The Timers App vs Up&Down Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Timers App

Features
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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

About

Up&Down Timer

Features
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Up&Down Timer counts down to zero or up from zero — one simple timer for cooking, study, workouts and focus. Set any duration in seconds with a fast numeric keypad, like a calculator. Tap start, and a Live Activity shows the time right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — no need to open the app. When time is up, you get sound, vibration and a notification you won't miss. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Countdown and count-up in one app • Fast keypad entry for hours, minutes and seconds • Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Clear finish alert: sound, vibration, notification • Pause and resume with accurate time • Precise in the background and while locked • iPhone and iPad, 34 languages PERFECT FOR • Cooking and baking • Study, focus and Pomodoro sessions • Workouts and interval training • Work time-boxing • Meditation and rest • Talks and presentations • Brewing coffee and tea • Winding down before bed Simple, beautiful, distraction-free. Set your first timer in seconds.

Screenshots

The Timers App4 screens
Up&Down Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Up&Down Timer at every 4 months against The Timers App's every 15 months. Up&Down Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). The Timers App's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $1.99). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

The Timers App costs $0.49 and Up&Down Timer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Timers App ships an update every 15 months, Up&Down Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
The Timers App versus Up&Down Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Timers AppUp&Down Timer
Price$0.49 — better$1.99
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer22of8 GmbHNetflowers Inc.

In-app purchases

None

The Timers App

No in-app purchases

None

Up&Down Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Timers App free?
The Timers App costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Up&Down Timer free?
Up&Down Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Timers App or Up&Down Timer have ads?
Neither The Timers App nor Up&Down Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Timers App or Up&Down Timer?
The Timers App ships an update every 15 months, and Up&Down Timer every 4 months. Most recently, The Timers App was updated on October 6, 2026 and Up&Down Timer on October 9, 2026.

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