Comparison

Laboratory Timer vs Timer®

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

Head to head
About

Laboratory Timer

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
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Laboratory Timer is an easy-to-use countdown timer designed to run multiple alarm timers for laboratory at once. With Laboratory Timer’s gorgeous interface and user friendly navigation, it has never been easier to manage scientific experiments. You can also use your Apple Watch to visualize all your timers in real-time, and get notifications on your wrist. To use the Laboratory Timer app just pull down to add a new timer, set the duration and press “Play”. Key Features: • Add and run as many timers as you need • Save preset timers with name and duration • Pause and resume timers • Receive a notification when the alarms go off Learn more about shazino at www.shazino.com Follow us on Twitter @shazino

About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

Screenshots

Laboratory Timer2 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Laboratory Timer at none against Timer®'s shown. Laboratory Timer also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Laboratory Timer against 4.7 for Timer®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Laboratory Timer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laboratory Timer ships an update every 3 months, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Laboratory Timer versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaboratory TimerTimer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopershazinoUniCom Technology

Customer experience

Laboratory Timer

All ratings47 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Laboratory Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laboratory Timer free?
Laboratory Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Laboratory Timer or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. Laboratory Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Laboratory Timer or Timer® have ads?
Timer® shows ads; Laboratory Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Laboratory Timer or Timer®?
Laboratory Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, Laboratory Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Timer® on October 4, 2026.

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