Comparison

Timer Just vs Stepwise 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

Stepwise Timer

Features
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Chain a few timed steps into a "sequence", press play, and Stepwise walks you through it — one step at a time. Each step counts down on its own. When it ends, the next one starts automatically with a sound and a spoken announcement of what's coming up. You never have to look at your phone mid-routine. ■ Made for · Morning routines: stretch, meditate, write down today's three things · Focus work: Pomodoro, with automatic repeat rounds · Workouts and stretching: one set after another, no stopwatch fiddling · Cooking and pour-over coffee: bloom, pour, brew · Winding down: breathe, stretch, lights out ■ What it does · Sequence timing: set a duration per step; auto-advance or wait for your confirmation · Spoken announcements: hear the next step's name, eyes closed · Adjust while running: skip, go back, restart a step, or add +1 minute · Repeat rounds: run the whole sequence a few more times automatically · Finish signal: end the last step with a chime or your own spoken message · Live Activity: see the countdown on the Lock Screen, pause or continue right there · Home Screen widget: start a specific sequence with one tap · Usage stats: a diary of every run, with a 7-day rhythm chart, a calendar and streaks · Folders: keep your sequences organized · Share: import via QR code, or export CSV as a backup · Design with AI: paste the prompt from our support page into your favorite AI, then import the CSV it creates · Fully offline: no account, no ads, no data collection ■ Free vs Premium The free version includes every feature above, with up to 5 sequences and the last 30 days of stats. Premium unlocks unlimited sequences and your full stats history (records are always kept — upgrading brings them all back). ■ Premium subscription · Monthly or yearly plan (price shown on the purchase screen) · First month free for new subscribers; billing starts automatically when the trial ends · Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends · Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase · Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions · Terms of Use (EULA): https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/ · Privacy Policy: https://jacobhung.com/stepwisetimer/privacy/

Screenshots

Timer Just3 screens
Stepwise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer Just at none against Stepwise Timer's 2. Timer Just also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Stepwise Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Stepwise Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Timer Just asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Just ships an update every 9 days, Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Timer Just versus Stepwise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer JustStepwise Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeeraard McmanusWei Chen Hung

In-app purchases

None

Timer Just

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Stepwise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Stepwise Timer Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Stepwise Timer Premium Yearly1 Month trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer Just free?
Timer Just is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stepwise Timer free?
Stepwise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer Just or Stepwise Timer have ads?
Timer Just shows ads; Stepwise Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Just or Stepwise Timer?
Timer Just ships an update every 9 days, and Stepwise Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer Just was updated on October 2, 2026 and Stepwise Timer on October 14, 2026.

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