Comparison

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

Timer!

Manage your time effectively with this versatile app. Set multiple countdowns, create sub-timers, and organize tasks. It functions as a reminder, task manager, to-do list, and alarm, helping you optimize workouts and daily routines.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown timers
  • Sub-timer creation
  • Parallel timer mode
  • Save timers for future use
  • Workout timer
  • Task management
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Now available for Apple Watch! Time is priceless! Use Timer Free as timer, reminder,countdown, task manager, to-do list and alarm. Set as many timers you want, create sub-timers to any major timer, keep many timers/sub-timers in a parallel mode and save them all for a future usage! Organize your time no matter whenever you are! Timer Free is your fitness pal and will help you to optimize your workouts. Create sub-timers for your interval training, tabata, boxing rounds, yoga... etc. Need kitchen timer ? You’ve got it :) Working on the huge list of your daily tasks? Now it’s easy to organize your tasks and set time for each of them. “Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it.”

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

Timer!4 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer® at none against Timer!'s 1. Timer® also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Timer!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (448 vs 38). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Timer! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer® asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer! has 448 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 62% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer! ships an update every 13 months, Timer® every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer! versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer!Timer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (448 ratings)4.7 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings448 — better38
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 11 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDROXIC OODUniCom Technology

Customer experience

Timer!

All ratings441 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral16.2%
Negative22.1%

Timer®

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

Bugs and requests

Timer!

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Apple Watch app doesn't display play/start buttons
  • Timers don't sync properly to Apple Watch
  • Watch app keeps loading and never starts
  • Sound alerts fail to trigger on timer completion
  • App sometimes starts then stops without user interaction
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  • Final notifications in groups often don't send
  • Watch display doesn't show timer value before starting
  • Closing app prevents alarm sound from playing
  • Purchase of ad-free version doesn't respond
  • Inconsistent reliability (80-90% notification rate)

Requested features

17 requests
  • Live activity functionality for iOS
  • Apple Watch complications support
  • Color-coding for timer categorization
  • Timer repetition/looping capability
  • Folder or group organization system
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  • Widget support for quick access
  • Ability to paste multiple timers at once
  • Auto-rest periods between steps
  • Persistent alerts that require acknowledgment
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • Notification center widget control
  • Millisecond precision timing
  • Duplicate sub-timer functionality
  • Filter options (active/all timers)
  • Larger, customizable display fonts
  • Background app functionality
  • Automatic Watch sync without manual setup

Timer®

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timer!

One-time1
  • Remove advertisings$0.99
None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer! free?
Timer! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer! or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. Timer! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 448 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.
Do Timer! or Timer® have ads?
Timer® shows ads; Timer! does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer! or Timer®?
Timer! ships an update every 13 months, and Timer® every 11 months. Most recently, Timer! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Timer® on October 4, 2026.

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