Comparison

ShareMyTimer vs TimerLync

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.

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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 β€” 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 β€” it's scheduled ahead of time, not pushed at the last second. FAIR STARTS A 3Β·2Β·1 lead-in lands at the same instant on every screen, so whoever taps Start doesn't get a head start. BUILT FOR GROUPS β€’ Create a room, share a code or QR β€” no account, no sign-in β€’ The host starts; pause, +1:00 and reset can be opened to everyone β€’ Co-hosts and host hand-off when you need to step away β€’ Ready check: wait until everyone confirms before starting β€’ Works nearby over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, or across networks when you're apart FOR TALKS AND EVENTS β€’ Stage View: a full-screen, big-digit display for the podium β€’ Host messages: send "Please wrap up" to every screen in the room β€’ When it ends: hold at 00:00, count the overtime, flash, or show the clock, set once for the whole room β€’ Strong Alarm: rings even in Silent mode or Focus (iOS 26 or later) MORE THAN A TIMER β€’ Sequences: Talk 10 min β†’ Q&A 5 min, switching automatically on every device β€’ Group Pomodoro: focus and break cycles the whole team shares β€’ History: look back on what you actually ran β€’ Live Activity and Dynamic Island β€” glance without unlocking β€’ Apple Watch companion with its own alarm, even away from your phone β€’ 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

ShareMyTimer3 screens
TimerLync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ShareMyTimer at 13.0 against TimerLync's 17.0. 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· 5 level
ShareMyTimer versus TimerLync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShareMyTimerTimerLync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdit GuptaJUKI JUNG

In-app purchases

None

ShareMyTimer

No in-app purchases

None

TimerLync

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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