Step Timer vs Alarm Stacks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
Alarm Stacks
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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 systemβs 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¨ β’ Stacks = routines β First step: Start in or Fixed time. Following steps: Fixed time or After previous. β¨β’ Live Activities (Lock Screen) β See countdowns and quick controls at a glance.β¨ β’ Quick Alarm β Set an alarm for βin X minutesβ or βat a timeβ in two taps.β¨ β’ Stopwatch & Timer β Simple, precise, each with a Lock Screen Live Activity.β¨ β’ On-device routine generator (supported devices) β Type β6:30 gym then shower and coffeeβ and get a proposed stack you can edit before saving. β¨β’ Shortcuts & Siri β Arm, disarm, start, stop, or snooze via voice or automations. β¨β’ Themes β Pick a colour that suits you.β¨ 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¨ β’ Siri/Shortcuts require permission to run voice or automation actions. β¨β’ 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
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Step Timer | Alarm Stacks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | β | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sai Rajendra Immadi | Conor Nolan |
In-app purchases
Step Timer
- Step Timer Pro Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$29.99
Alarm Stacks
- Alarm Stacks Plus (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Alarm Stacks Plus (Yearly)$2.991 Year
- Alarm Stacks Plus (Lifetime)$5.99
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