Comparison

ShareMyTimer vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

ShareMyTimer

Features
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Sync your countdowns. Anywhere. Anytime. Need to stay on the same page with someone β€” whether you're cooking together, working out, studying, or timing a game? Share My Timer lets you start a timer and instantly share it across multiple devices, so everyone’s clock ticks in perfect sync. Why you'll love it: - Instant Sync: Start a timer and share it with friends, family, or teammates in just one tap. - Clean & Simple: A beautiful, minimal interface that gets out of your way. - Cross-Device Sharing: Works seamlessly across iPhones and iPads. - Real-Time Updates: Everyone sees the same countdown β€” no lag, no confusion. - Flexible Controls: Pause, stop, and reset your timer as needed β€” all synchronized. Whether you're hosting a virtual workout, leading a classroom activity, or just trying to time dinner with your partner, Share My Timer keeps everyone in sync.

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo – Multi Kitchen Timer lets you run multiple countdowns at the same time, so you can track every dish in your kitchen without juggling a single timer. Key Features: - Multiple concurrent timers β€” Start several timers at once; the most urgent one is always front and center - Saved presets β€” Create up to 6 named presets (e.g. "Pasta – 10 min", "Soft Boiled Egg – 6 min") and start them with a few taps - Alarm notifications β€” Get a sound and vibration alert when each timer finishes - +30 s button β€” Add extra time to any running timer with one tap - Individual pause & dismiss β€” Pause, resume, or dismiss each timer independently, or pause/stop all at once - Keep screen on β€” Optional setting to prevent the screen from turning off while timers are running - Custom alarm sounds β€” Choose from built-in sounds - In-app volume β€” Use a dedicated volume slider independent of your device media volume - Auto-stop alarm β€” Optionally silence the alarm after a set duration so you don't have to dismiss it manually - Light & dark themes β€” Includes a Peach Mint light theme and Night Kitchen dark theme, or follow system setting - 5 languages β€” English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German Perfect For: - Cooking multiple dishes at the same time - Meal prep with staggered start times - Baking with different stage timers - Any activity that needs several independent countdowns How It Works: 1. Create or select one or more presets on the home screen 2. Tap the pot to start β€” all selected timers run concurrently 3. The timer with the least time left is shown largest; others appear below 4. When a timer finishes, you get a sound + vibration alert and a notification 5. Dismiss, restart, or go back to idle when you're done Privacy Focused: - No data collection - No ads or tracking - Lightweight and efficient Tempo – Multi Kitchen Timer is part of the Ottler Studio suite of simple, focused utility apps designed to make your digital life easier.

Screenshots

ShareMyTimer3 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShareMyTimer at 13.0 against Tempo's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
ShareMyTimer versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShareMyTimerTempo
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdit GuptaCedric Marcellin

In-app purchases

None

ShareMyTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ShareMyTimer free?
ShareMyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ShareMyTimer or Tempo have ads?
Neither ShareMyTimer nor Tempo shows ads.

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