Comparison

Step Timer vs Alarm Stacks

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

Head to head
About

Step Timer

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Step Timer is your effortless companion for running timers in a sequence, one after another automatically. Whether you're working out, studying, cooking, or conducting experiments, Step Timer helps you move through your routine smoothly and without distractions. Set - Start - Sail: - Set the timers you need - Start the sequence - Sail through your tasks Key Features: - Create a sequence of timers with custom durations and names - Timers run one after another automatically - Get notified with sound and vibration when each timer ends - Simple and clean design for easy use - Pause, resume, or skip timers anytime during the session Ideal For: - Workouts, stretching, or circuit training - Study sessions and time-blocking - Cooking multi-step meals - Scientific experiments with timed steps - Meditation, breathing, and self-care routines - Any activity that requires step-by-step timing No resets. No interruptions. Just set it, start it, and sail through your steps. Step Timer makes step-by-step timing effortless. Legal: Terms of Use - https://steptimer.immadisairaj.dev/terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://steptimer.immadisairaj.dev/privacy-policy

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Alarm Stacks

Features
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Build step-by-step alarm routines that actually ring. Alarm Stacks lets you create stacks like Wake β†’ Hydrate β†’ Stretch β†’ Shower β†’ Leave. The first step can be Start in (a countdown) or Fixed time; later steps can be Fixed time or After previous. Alarms use the system’s full-screen interface and ring even with Silent or Focus enabled. Follow along on the Lock Screen with a Live Activity, skip or snooze a step, or control stacks with Siri and Shortcuts. Highlights β€’ Real alarms β€” System-grade ringing that works even with Silent/Focus on.
 β€’ Stacks = routines β€” First step: Start in or Fixed time. Following steps: Fixed time or After previous. 
‒ Live Activities (Lock Screen) β€” See countdowns and quick controls at a glance.
 β€’ Quick Alarm β€” Set an alarm for β€œin X minutes” or β€œat a time” in two taps.
 β€’ Stopwatch & Timer β€” Simple, precise, each with a Lock Screen Live Activity.
 β€’ On-device routine generator (supported devices) β€” Type β€œ6:30 gym then shower and coffee” and get a proposed stack you can edit before saving. 
‒ Shortcuts & Siri β€” Arm, disarm, start, stop, or snooze via voice or automations. 
‒ Themes β€” Pick a colour that suits you.
 β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking β€” Your data stays on your device. How it works 1. Create a stack and add steps (first step = Start in or Fixed time; later steps = Fixed time or After previous). 2. Arm the stack β€” Alarm Stacks schedules everything for you. 3. Use the Lock Screen Live Activity to complete, skip, or snooze; the next step starts automatically. Free vs Plus Free: up to 2 stacks and 3 steps per stack. Alarm Stacks Plus: unlimited stacks & steps, extra themes, and future premium features. Privacy Works entirely on-device. The routine generator also runs on-device on supported hardware. No accounts, no analytics, and no third-party SDKs. Notes β€’ Allow Time-Sensitive notifications and Live Activities for the best experience.
 β€’ Siri/Shortcuts require permission to run voice or automation actions. 
‒ Dynamic Island is present on compatible devices but not yet fully optimised in this version. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alarmstacks.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Alarm Stacks at 2 against Step Timer's β€”. Step Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Alarm Stacks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Step Timer versus Alarm Stacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep TimerAlarm Stacks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Daily
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size59 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSai Rajendra ImmadiConor Nolan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Step Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Step Timer Pro Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Alarm Stacks

Subscriptions2
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Yearly)$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Alarm Stacks Plus (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Step Timer free?
Step Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm Stacks free?
Alarm Stacks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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