# Laboratory Timer vs Time’s Up!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laboratory Timer at none against Time’s Up!'s 1. Laboratory Timer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.4). Time’s Up!'s advantage is ratings volume (435 vs 47). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Laboratory Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Laboratory Timer against 4.6 for Time’s Up!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time’s Up! has 435 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Laboratory Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Time’s Up!'s.

Laboratory Timer ships an update every 3 months, Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laboratory Timer | Time’s Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laboratory-timer/id537195348/reviews)** | [4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 84.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [shazino](https://appshunter.io/developer/529461205) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## What reviewers say

### Laboratory Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laboratory-timer/id537195348)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously for scientific experiments. This app features a user-friendly interface, the ability to save presets, and notifications when alarms sound. It also offers Apple Watch integration for real-time visualization and alerts.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers concurrently, Save preset timers with names, Pause and resume timers, Receive alarm notifications, Apple Watch real-time visualization, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Laboratory Timer free?

Laboratory Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Laboratory Timer or Time’s Up!?

Laboratory Timer is rated higher. Laboratory Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Time’s Up! averages 4.6 from 435 ratings.

### Do Laboratory Timer or Time’s Up! have ads?

Neither Laboratory Timer nor Time’s Up! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Laboratory Timer or Time’s Up!?

Laboratory Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Laboratory Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Time’s Up! on October 10, 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.*