Comparison

Chain Timers vs Up Now!

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

Head to head
About

Chain Timers

Connect multiple countdown timers to run in sequence. Configure automatic transitions between timers or choose to pause. Share your timer sequences easily across devices.

Highlights
  • Chain up to 25 timers
  • Automatic or manual timer transitions
  • Share timer lists
  • Cross-device list sharing
  • Save timer histories
Features
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Chain your timers. Take control of your time. Chain Timer is a simple and useful app that lets you connect and run multiple countdown timers in a row. Key Features: * Connect up to 25 timers in one sequence * Choose whether to pause or move to the next timer automatically after each one ends * Easily share timer lists (QR codes can also be used for simple lists) * Share lists between iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Save up to 4 timer list histories (5 including the one you're currently using) Perfect for: * Structuring self-study sessions * Setting timers to match recipe steps * Keeping meetings and workshops on track * Creating and following your personal health routines Note: This app does not support sub-second timers. It is not intended for use in competitive sports or situations requiring precise time measurement.

About

Up Now!

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Combat workplace fatigue and prevent office syndrome with smart break reminders. UP Now! helps you maintain healthy habits throughout your workday with customizable stretching break intervals. Perfect for office workers, remote professionals, students, and anyone spending long hours at a desk. • Choose 15, 30, 45, or 60-minute intervals • Set active hours (e.g., 9 AM - 5 PM) • Customize which days to receive reminders • Only one active course at a time for focused routine

Screenshots

Chain Timers4 screens
Up Now!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chain Timers at none against Up Now!'s 3. Up Now!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Up Now! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Chain Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, Up Now! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chain Timers versus Up Now!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain TimersUp Now!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki NomuraNaruemit Nasoke

In-app purchases

None

Chain Timers

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Up Now!

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Chain Timers free?
Chain Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Up Now! free?
Up Now! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chain Timers or Up Now! have ads?
Neither Chain Timers nor Up Now! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Timers or Up Now!?
Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Up Now! every 5 days. Most recently, Chain Timers was updated on October 9, 2026 and Up Now! on October 25, 2026.

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