Comparison

Multi Timer vs Hongshu Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Multi Timer

Features
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Multi Timer makes it easy to run several countdown timers at the same time, so you can stay on track while studying, cooking, exercising, working, or managing daily tasks. Create timers in seconds, give each one a name, and control everything from a clean, simple list. Start multiple timers together, pause when needed, add extra time instantly, and get reliable alerts when each countdown ends. Key Features - Run multiple countdown timers at the same time - Create quick presets or set custom durations - Start, pause, resume, reset, and add extra time instantly - Rename, reorder, and delete timers with ease - Get notification alerts when timers finish - Choose sound and vibration options - Use optional in-app popup alerts - Show or hide timer names in notifications - Set your default timer duration - Customize the β€œAdd Time” button amount - Use light, dark, or system theme - Enjoy multi-language UI support - Back up and restore timer data with import/export Built for Everyday Use Multi Timer is designed to be simple, fast, and distraction-free. It is useful for focus sessions, kitchen timers, workouts, productivity blocks, routines, stretching, cleaning, breaks, and any moment where one timer is not enough. Your timer settings and data are saved on your device.

About

Hongshu Alarm

Features
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Sweet Potato Alarm Clock is a creative reminder tool that shuts off the alarm by completing fun tasks. Unlike traditional alarms, when the alarm goes off, you need to solve math problems, complete mini-games, or pass a memory challenge to turn it off, effectively helping you wake up fully and avoid going back to sleep or accidentally turning off the alarm. Main functions: - Alarm reminder: Supports creating multiple alarms, with customizable time, repetition rules, ringtone, and shutdown method - Funny way to close: - Math Challenge: Covering 8 types of questions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, comparison, mixed operations, and unit conversion, supporting 5 difficulty levels ranging from easy to hellish - Fun games: 11 SpriteKit mini-games including catching stars, whack-a-mole, obstacle avoidance, color matching, etc - Memory Challenge: Includes 8 training games such as numerical sequence memory, card matching, color sequence memory, and disappearing numbers - Smart holiday skip: Automatically skip alarm ringing based on holiday data (supporting Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong regions) - Weekly and bi-weekly mode: Supports weekly and bi-weekly alarm clock rules to accommodate different work schedules - Multiple repetition modes: 7 types of repetition cycles are available, supporting flexible settings such as weekdays and specific days of the week - Personalized ringtone: Multiple built-in alarm clock ringtone options to choose from

Screenshots

Multi Timer3 screens
Hongshu Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Multi Timer at none against Hongshu Alarm's 1. Multi Timer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. Hongshu Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Multi Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi Timer ships an update every 5 days, Hongshu Alarm fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Multi Timer versus Hongshu Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti TimerHongshu Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAEHYEONG PARKε­ŸθΆ… 马

In-app purchases

None

Multi Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hongshu Alarm

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Multi Timer free?
Multi Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hongshu Alarm free?
Hongshu Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Multi Timer or Hongshu Alarm have ads?
Both Multi Timer and Hongshu Alarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi Timer or Hongshu Alarm?
Multi Timer ships an update every 5 days, and Hongshu Alarm fortnightly. Most recently, Multi Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Hongshu Alarm on October 14, 2026.

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