Comparison

Chain Timers vs TimerLync

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

TimerLync

Features
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One countdown. Every device. One alarm. TimerLync keeps a countdown in sync across every device in the room. Set the time once, and every phone, iPad, and Apple Watch shows the same remaining seconds — then alarms at the same instant. WHY IT STAYS IN SYNC Devices agree on a single end time using network time, then count down locally. Even if Wi-Fi drops or a device goes to sleep, the alarm still fires on schedule — it's scheduled ahead of time, not pushed at the last second. FAIR STARTS A 3·2·1 lead-in lands at the same instant on every screen, so whoever taps Start doesn't get a head start. BUILT FOR GROUPS • Create a room, share a code or QR — no account, no sign-in • The host starts; pause, +1:00 and reset can be opened to everyone • Co-hosts and host hand-off when you need to step away • Ready check: wait until everyone confirms before starting • Works nearby over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, or across networks when you're apart FOR TALKS AND EVENTS • Stage View: a full-screen, big-digit display for the podium • Host messages: send "Please wrap up" to every screen in the room • When it ends: hold at 00:00, count the overtime, flash, or show the clock, set once for the whole room • Strong Alarm: rings even in Silent mode or Focus (iOS 26 or later) MORE THAN A TIMER • Sequences: Talk 10 min → Q&A 5 min, switching automatically on every device • Group Pomodoro: focus and break cycles the whole team shares • History: look back on what you actually ran • Live Activity and Dynamic Island — glance without unlocking • Apple Watch companion with its own alarm, even away from your phone • Lock Screen widget and Siri: "Start a countdown in TimerLync" SOLO WORKS TOO No room needed. Quick Timer is a plain countdown with the same reliable alarm. TimerLync Pro (one-time in-app purchase) unlocks rooms of up to 8 devices and CSV export of session history. Rooms of 2 devices and joining any room stay available to everyone.

Screenshots

Chain Timers4 screens
TimerLync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimerLync at fortnightly against Chain Timers's every 6 weeks. Chain Timers's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, TimerLync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chain Timers versus TimerLync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChain TimersTimerLync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki NomuraJUKI JUNG

In-app purchases

None

Chain Timers

No in-app purchases

None

TimerLync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chain Timers free?
Chain Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerLync free?
TimerLync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chain Timers or TimerLync have ads?
Neither Chain Timers nor TimerLync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chain Timers or TimerLync?
Chain Timers ships an update every 6 weeks, and TimerLync fortnightly. Most recently, Chain Timers was updated on September 23, 2026 and TimerLync on October 8, 2026.

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