Comparison

Chain Timers vs Sequence

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

Sequence

Features
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Have you ever run out of time during an important presentation? Or lost track of steps while following a complex task? Sequence is the elegant solution to stay in control. Sequence is not just a timer; it is an interactive script for your time. Break down any activity into action "blocks," assign a duration, and let the app guide you visually step-by-step. PERFECT FOR SPEAKERS & PROFESSIONALS Stop checking your watch compulsively. Sequence visually shows you exactly how much time is left for your "Intro," "Key Points," and "Conclusion." Nail your timing and project confidence on stage. TOTAL VERSATILITY While designed for high-performance presentations, Sequence adapts to your daily life: Cooking: Perfect that difficult recipe (Prep 5min, Boil 10min, Rest 3min). Fitness: Create your own interval training or stretching routines. Mindfulness: Guide your meditation sessions through different phases. Study: Apply custom Pomodoro-style techniques. KEY FEATURES: Zen Interface: Clean, distraction-free design. Fully Customizable: Edit times and labels on the fly. Dark Mode: Ideal for stages or low-light environments. Stop fighting the clock and start flowing with it. Download Sequence and take control of your time.

Screenshots

Chain Timers4 screens
Sequence3 screens

Verdict

The call

Chain Timers and Sequence are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, Sequence every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chain Timers versus Sequence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain TimersSequence
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki NomuraMiguel Rodriguez Garayar

In-app purchases

None

Chain Timers

No in-app purchases

None

Sequence

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Timers free?
Chain Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain Timers or Sequence have ads?
Neither Chain Timers nor Sequence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Timers or Sequence?
Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sequence every 5 weeks. Most recently, Chain Timers was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sequence on September 28, 2026.

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