# CWC vs MultiTimer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiTimer at 82% against CWC's 29%. MultiTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (16K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CWC sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of CWC's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

CWC ships an update monthly, MultiTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CWC | MultiTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cwc-crossword-creator/id581673729/reviews) | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Russell Harper](https://appshunter.io/developer/581673732) | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) |

## What reviewers say

### CWC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cwc-crossword-creator/id581673729)

This utility assists in the creation of crosswords, handling complex grid design and word placement. It caters to both professionals needing efficient tools and casual users who want to quickly generate puzzles from their own word lists.

**Highlights:** Design custom crossword grids, Generate puzzles from word lists, Automated word fitting, Clue numbering and setup, Create multiple crosswords simultaneously, Optional online interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| +50 | $3.99 | one-time |
| +50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100 | $5.99 | one-time |


### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CWC free?

CWC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MultiTimer free?

MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CWC or MultiTimer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. CWC averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

### Do CWC or MultiTimer have ads?

Neither CWC nor MultiTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CWC or MultiTimer?

CWC ships an update monthly, and MultiTimer fortnightly. Most recently, CWC was updated on October 24, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 26, 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.*