Laboratory Timer vs Timer®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Run multiple timers concurrently
- Save preset timers with names
- Pause and resume timers
- Receive alarm notifications
- Apple Watch real-time visualization
- User-friendly interface
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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
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.
- Customizable colors
- Alarm sound selection
- User-friendly interface
- Vibration alert
- Reliable and accurate timekeeping
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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!"
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Laboratory Timer | Timer® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (47 ratings) | 4.7 (38 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 62.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 38 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shazino | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Laboratory Timer
Timer®
In-app purchases
Laboratory Timer
No in-app purchases
Timer®
No in-app purchases









