TimeSpots vs WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TimeSpots
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Each double-tap becomes the start of a timerβjust tap to pause or resume, and long-press for settings like countdown, alarm, reset, or delete. Supports stopwatch and countdown modes, alarm notifications, and millisecond display. Easily manage timers visually on-screen or through a list viewβperfect for cooking, workouts, study sessions, task tracking, and more. **App Description** Double-tap anywhere on the screen to place a timer. The timer will start from the time of the tap and display the elapsed time. Tap a displayed timer to pause it. Tap it again to resume. Long-press a timer to open the menu. From there, you can configure countdown settings and alarms by selecting "Timer Settings." You can also reset, delete, or move the timer from the menu. Swipe left to switch to the timer list view. To return to the main screen, swipe right. For details on the buttons displayed at the bottom of the screen, please refer to the help section.
WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer
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Work Timer keeps the steps and timing of repeatable work together in one place. Create a routine for tasks with a set order and duration, such as cooking, prep work, cleaning, inspection, training, or study. While a timer is running, you can see the current step, remaining time, and next step at a glance. Main Features β’ Manage multiple steps as one routine β’ Set a duration, color, and icon for each step β’ Advance manually or automatically β’ Create routines from templates β’ Repeat an entire routine β’ Run multiple timers at the same time β’ Receive step-finished notifications in the background β’ Restore an interrupted timer session β’ Follow timers on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities β’ Record work logs and view graphs by period β’ Control timers and receive feedback by voice β’ Export CSV files β’ Back up data as JSON and share routines β’ Keep the screen awake while a timer is running Recommended For β’ Cooking, prep work, and plating β’ Cleaning and opening checklists β’ Inspection, research, experiments, and timed measurements β’ Strength training, HIIT, and stretching β’ Pomodoro focus and break cycles β’ Daily routines Premium Premium is a one-time purchase that removes routine and multi-timer limits, unlocks CSV export, and removes ads. You can try CSV export once before purchasing Premium. Keep repeatable work clear, smooth, and easy to follow with Work Timer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeSpots at none against WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer's 1. TimeSpots also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price and device support 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. WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TimeSpots asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeSpots ships an update daily, WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeSpots | WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideo Nose | Ryota Yamamoto |
In-app purchases
TimeSpots
No in-app purchases
WorkTimer|ManageMultiStepTimer
- Premium$2.99
Questions
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