Comparison

Timer Just vs Span Timer

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

Head to head
About

Timer Just

This app allows you to set up and manage an unlimited number of custom timers with editable labels. It announces the name of each timer when it finishes, offering hands-free and eyes-free operation. Its clean design makes it easy to use for various activities like cooking, studying, and workouts.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom timers
  • Editable timer labels
  • Voice announcements of timer names
  • Hands-free operation
  • Clean and simple design
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Timer Just is the fast, reliable multiple timer app that speaks your timer names out loud. Create and run as many timers as you need, name each one (e.g., “cooking brownies”), and when time’s up you’ll hear that name announced—hands-free, eyes-free. - Unlimited custom timers with editable labels - Voice announcements say each timer name when it finishes - Clean, simple design for quick setup and reuse - Works great for cooking, workouts, studying, childcare, and productivity - Choose your preferred language: English (default), Spanish, Hindi, French, Russian, Bengali, Indonesian, Chinese, German, Turkish, Dutch, Thai, Vietnamese, Javanese, Sundanese

About

Span Timer

Features
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Span Timer is a minimalist timer app designed for clarity and focus. MULTIPLE TIMERS Run up to 4 independent timers simultaneously. Whether you're timing different tasks, tracking multiple activities, or managing concurrent workflows, Span Timer adapts to your needs with intelligent layouts. COUNT UP OR DOWN Each timer works your way: • Swipe up for stopwatch mode - count up from zero • Swipe down to set a countdown timer • Switch between modes anytime CLEAN INTERFACE No clutter. No ads. No distractions. Just your timers and the time. GESTURES Simple, intuitive controls: • Tap to start or pause • Long press to add custom titles • Swipe to switch modes DYNAMIC LAYOUTS Span Timer automatically adjusts: • 1 timer: fullscreen • 2-3 timers: vertical stack • 4 timers: balanced grid PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no analytics. Perfect for: • Focus sessions and Pomodoro techniques • Cooking multiple dishes • Workout intervals • Task time tracking • Meeting time management • Creative time blocking Span Timer is time tracking refined to its essence.

Screenshots

Timer Just3 screens
Span Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Span Timer at none against Timer Just's shown. Span Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Timer Just's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Just ships an update every 9 days, Span Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Timer Just versus Span Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer JustSpan Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeraard McmanusAbhishek Serjam

In-app purchases

None

Timer Just

No in-app purchases

None

Span Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer Just free?
Timer Just is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Span Timer free?
Span Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer Just or Span Timer have ads?
Timer Just shows ads; Span Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Just or Span Timer?
Timer Just ships an update every 9 days, and Span Timer daily. Most recently, Timer Just was updated on October 2, 2026 and Span Timer on October 16, 2026.

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