Comparison

Sequence vs Better Timer

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

Head to head
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.

About

Better Timer

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously and build repeating routines. Customize each timer with colors, icons, and sounds. Start timers from Control Center or Siri without opening the app.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Build repeating routines
  • Customize timers with colors and sounds
  • Start timers from Control Center and Siri
  • Background timer support
  • Cute pastel design
Features
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Run multiple timers at once, build repeating routines, and customize everything with a cute pastel design. The multi timer app for cooking, workouts, focus sessions, and more. WHAT MAKES BETTER TIMER DIFFERENT Unlike basic countdown apps, Better Timer is a full-featured multi timer and routine builder: • Run multiple timers simultaneously — time your eggs, pasta, and tea all at once • Build repeat and loop routines — Pomodoro cycles, HIIT rounds, morning routine • Customize every timer with 16 cute pastel colors, icons, and completion sounds • Start any timer from Control Center, Siri, or Shortcuts — no need to open the app PERFECT FOR Egg timer & cooking — run multiple kitchen timers side by side Round timer & workouts — build HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training rounds Repeat timer & focus — Pomodoro study sessions with automatic loop Morning & evening routines — chain steps with custom durations Meditation & nap timer — preset timers with calming sounds Stretch & break reminders — loop through work-rest intervals KEY FEATURES - Multi Timer — Run unlimited countdown timers at the same time - Routine Builder — Chain multiple steps with drag-and-drop reordering - Repeat & Loop — Set per-step repeats or loop entire routines automatically - Round Timer — Perfect for workout rounds, intervals, and circuits - Egg Timer & Presets — Save your favorites with custom name, color, icon, and sound - Quick Timer — Tap to start 1, 5, 10, or 30 minute timers instantly - Cute Pastel Design — 16 soft colors with beautiful ring animations - Dark Mode — Gorgeous in light and dark - Control Center Widget — Start any preset directly from Control Center (iOS 18+) - Siri Shortcuts — "Start Pomodoro in Better Timer" - Smart Notifications — Repeated alerts so you never miss a timer - Background Safe — Timers keep running accurately when the app is closed FREE & PRIVATE No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. No data collected. Just a beautifully simple timer app.

Screenshots

Sequence3 screens
Better Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Better Timer at every 2 weeks against Sequence's every 5 weeks. Sequence's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Sequence ships an update every 5 weeks, Better Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sequence versus Better Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequenceBetter Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiguel Rodriguez GarayarHung Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Sequence

No in-app purchases

None

Better Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequence free?
Sequence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Better Timer free?
Better Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sequence or Better Timer have ads?
Neither Sequence nor Better Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequence or Better Timer?
Sequence ships an update every 5 weeks, and Better Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sequence was updated on September 28, 2026 and Better Timer on September 16, 2026.

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