Comparison

Shared Timer vs Kairotique

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

Head to head
About

Shared Timer

Easily synchronize countdowns and alarms with others. Share a link to a timer and everyone who opens it sees the same countdown and receives the same alert simultaneously. Ideal for coordinating activities, workouts, or even chores without needing accounts.

Highlights
  • Synchronized countdowns
  • Shared alarms
  • Link sharing
  • No sign-ups required
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Live Activity support
  • Customizable colors
Features
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Ever set a timer, then wanted to share it so someone else can keep track with you? What if you wanted to share multiple timers to coordinate? Say you have some muffins in the oven and oatmeal on the stove, but then needed to run out for coffee. Well, you can ask someone to check the oven when these muffins are ready or stove with oatmeal if they had access to your timer. Or have you ever wanted to set a timer then see when the timer actually went off? You saw the timer complete, but how long ago was that? Like if you had those muffins in the oven and the timer when off, well, how long have they been baking past when the timer went off? And if you're tracking multiple timers, maybe you're working out too. Hey guess what! Now you can! Or what about if you're the referee for the rec league soccer game and you want to let everyone know exactly when this game ends. Wouldn't it be great to have an alarm that is synced to everyone's phone? Or what if the baby naps and you want to let your partner know? No more signing up for a subscription app just for a timer! So many uses, so much room for activities! Shared Timer turns a countdown (or count up) into something everyone can experience together. Simply share a timer. I built this out of frustration because if I wanted someone else to keep track of something, I'd have to set the alarm on someone else's phone. I wanted the ability to set and share multiple timers, receive a timer, and watch those timers together. Set a timer, tap Share, and it sends a link to that person's phone. Everyone who opens the app sees the same countdown and gets the same alarm. There's no sign-ups, no accounts creation. As long as you have the app, tap the link and you're in. You and your friends can set multiple timers, share multiple timers, create recurring timers, share recurring timers, and more. You can share with multiple people too. If you're in a group and need to share one timer with 5 people, you can. This is the only timer app you will ever need! WHY PEOPLE USE IT - Kitchen coordination: "dinner's done at 6:15," and every phone in the house knows it - Baby naps: "When did the baby fall asleep?" "How long has the baby been asleep for?" Create a count up timer, then share it with whoever needs to know. They can see a live version of how long the timer has been running - Game nights & watch parties: sync the start time so nobody misses kickoff or quibbles when it's over - Workouts & study sessions: start an interval together, even in different rooms, or from across the country - Exercise intervals: workout together with recurring, shared alarms and timers - Kids & chores: "screen time ends at 6," backed by an alarm instead of an argument - Meetings & calls: a countdown to "go time" the whole group can see - Coaching: "game starts at exactly now" little league game? Soccer tournament? Get everyone on the same countdown. - Long distance: "call me the second this hits zero" BUILT THE WAY A TIMER SHOULD WORK - Create a timer by duration or by picking an exact time - Create a timer that counts up time, like a stopwatch - Share it instantly through Messages or any app you already use - Every recipient's alert fires at the same absolute moment even if they're offline or with the app closed - Only the creator can edit or cancel a timer; everyone else just watches it count down - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, plus a Live Activity in the Dynamic Island - Nine colors to keep multiple timers straight at a glance - Full dark mode support, and available on iPad SIMPLE, HONEST PRICING Everyone's tired of subscriptions and ads. I sure am. Creating, receiving, and following timers is always free. Once you start sharing, your first 3 shared timers are free, and after that, one small one-time purchase unlocks unlimited timer forever! This price helps support my coffee habit! Shared Timer doesn't ask for your name, your email, or to create an account. It just keeps everyone on the same clock.

About

Kairotique

Features
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A stopwatch, interval timer and shared timestamp log. Kairotique helps you measure time and record each button press. Track workout laps, cooking steps, experiments or a baby’s feeding times. Create custom preset buttons, then invite others through a link to contribute to the same record. Mark edit points while creating on your own While streaming, filming or recording a podcast, tap custom buttons such as “Edit point”, “Mistake” or “Retake” to log the elapsed time on your stopwatch. Add notes and export CSV or TXT records to help find those moments when you edit later. Research and experiments Log reagent additions, heating and observations. Teammates can add their own records and review who noted each event and when. Cooking Time cooking and resting stages, connect steps in a sequence, and log ingredient additions or heat changes for your next attempt. Workouts Record laps and sets. Repeat preparation, exercise and rest intervals. Baby care for parents and caregivers Record feeding, diaper-change and wake-up times. Share timestamps and notes with the people caring for your baby. Work, meetings and study Mark task starts, reviews and breaks with custom buttons. Review elapsed times and export your records. Four ways to measure and record • Timestamp: record when a feeding, diaper change or task starts with one tap. • Stopwatch: measure elapsed time, mark laps and see who recorded them. • Timer: set a duration or start a countdown from a saved preset. • Sequence: connect and repeat steps such as Prep 10s, Work 40s and Rest 20s. Advance automatically or move to the next step yourself. Buttons for your activities Create preset buttons for things you record often, such as "Feeding", "Water" or "Reagent added". Distinct colors are assigned automatically. Tap a button to record the moment, and add a memo later if you need one. Follow progress and record together Create a room and send an invite link. Participants can follow the same progress and add records from their own devices. The host can grant control to selected participants to run the session together. Review and use your records See who recorded each event and when, then export the current session or the full history as CSV or TXT. Exported records use the host's time zone as a common reference, even when participants are in different time zones. Useful for everyday activities and work • Records are saved on your device and keep the original button-press time when synced later. If you fully close the app before sending, syncing continues the next time you open it. • Sounds, vibration and background notifications alert you when a timer or step ends. • Choose an alarm sound and keep the screen awake while you work. • Available in 16 languages. Activity names and memos you write stay in their original language. An invite-only space Join rooms through invite links. Hosts can remove members, and users can block people or report content. Delete rooms you created or your account from within the app. Basic and Premium Basic is free and includes ads. Rooms you create support up to 2 people, including you, and you get 3 exports per month. Premium removes ads and includes rooms for up to 15 people, including you, unlimited exports, home screen widgets and the watch app. On Apple Watch, control the stopwatch, timer and sequences, and record timestamps and preset events. Sign in first on your paired iPhone to set up the watch app. Premium is an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription. It renews until canceled. Manage or cancel it in your App Store subscription settings. Terms of Use: https://www.ssamoksoft.com/privacy/kairotique/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ssamoksoft.com/privacy/kairotique/

Screenshots

Shared Timer4 screens
Kairotique4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shared Timer at none against Kairotique's shown. Kairotique's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Shared Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kairotique sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Timer ships an update fortnightly, Kairotique daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shared Timer versus Kairotique: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared TimerKairotique
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BelisleDae hoon Kang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shared Timer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$6.99
2 purchases

Kairotique

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Shared Timer free?
Shared Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kairotique free?
Kairotique is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shared Timer or Kairotique have ads?
Kairotique shows ads; Shared Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Shared Timer or Kairotique?
Shared Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Kairotique daily. Most recently, Shared Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kairotique on October 24, 2026.

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