Comparison

Voice Diary vs MultiTimer

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

Head to head
About

Voice Diary

Easily record your thoughts, memories, and daily moments with an elegant audio journaling app. Transcribe your speech into notes, add tags for organization, and search your entries by keywords. Premium features include automatic iCloud backup and cross-device restoration.

Highlights
  • Audio recording
  • Speech to note transcription
  • Tagging system
  • Keyword search
  • Distraction-free interface
  • iCloud backup (Premium)
Features
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For thoughts you want to keep without typing, Voice Diary turns spoken moments into a personal audio journal. Record your day, organize it with tags, and return to the original voice whenever you like. RECORD AND REVISIT Record a thought or a longer diary entry. Browse recordings by date in a continuous timeline, search your tags, and listen again with an adjustable playback position. READ YOUR MOMENTS Speech recognition turns your recordings into text. Choose the recognition language in Settings. Transcripts appear in the timeline when a summary is unavailable. MAKE IT YOURS Choose light, dark or system appearance. Protect access with a passcode and keep a note on your Home Screen with the widget. The layout adapts to iPhone Duo when folded or unfolded, as well as iPhone and iPad. PREMIUM An in-app subscription unlocks Premium features, including iCloud backup, transcription options and full AI summaries. AI summaries require iOS 26 or later, a compatible device, enabled Apple Intelligence, and supported app and recognition languages. Availability varies by device, language and region. Speech recognition requires permission and may need an internet connection. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/site/ios1click/

About

MultiTimer

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

Highlights
  • Multiple timer creation
  • Customizable layouts
  • Personalized labels, colors, icons
  • Timer history tracking
  • Web sharing of timers
  • iCloud sync
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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MultiTimer – Unlock New Productivity and Time Management Opportunities! **NO ADS** Whether it’s daily tasks, cooking, studying, or workouts, MultiTimer offers customizable timers for any situation. With options like task timers, kitchen timers, Pomodoro timers, and many other features, you'll always be organized and efficient. **VERSATILE TIMERS FOR ANY SITUATION Create multiple timers for any purpose. Choose from: - Countdown - Quick Start - CountUp - Pomodoro - Interval Timer - Stopwatch - Counter - Clock - Buttons - Container **FLEXIBLE LAYOUT FOR YOUR NEEDS Customize timer boards the way you like. Choose between adaptive and flexible layouts. Copy, delete, and move timers at your discretion. Create multiple boards to place different timers side by side and manage them effortlessly. **PERSONALIZE YOUR TIME Give your timers and counters a personal touch with numerous labels, colours, icons, alert styles, custom sounds, and notifications. **MAXIMUM CONTROL & CUSTOMIZATION Full control over your timers. Set timer start delays, add or subtract time from running timers, and choose the "Auto-repeat" option for automatic timer restart. **SAVE TIME WITH EASE Track and save the entire history of your timers and counters. **SHARE TIMERS Use the web feature to share a link with friends, family, or colleagues to track ongoing or upcoming events or tasks. **AND MANY OTHER GREAT FEATURES - Place timers on separate screens (boards) or manage them in fullscreen mode. - Sync timer data across devices using iCloud. - Use all available types of widgets. - Check out Siri integration, shortcuts, and x-callback-URL support. - Try 3D Touch for quick timer management through the pop-up menu. - Use MultiTimer on your Apple Watch. - Export boards and timers to another device. - Use the built-in tools to run and manage multiple timers at the same time. MultiTimer is your indispensable assistant, whether in the kitchen, gym, at work, or in the office. Focus on what really matters with quick timer settings, optimize your time management, and achieve your goals faster and more efficiently. Download MultiTimer and start managing your time today with unlimited boards, timers, and various features (some features are part of the Pro upgrade). We love feedback! Send your suggestions and ideas to support@persapps.com or use the "Feedback" option in the app settings. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Terms of Use: http://persapps.com/terms/ Standard Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Icons by icons8: https://icons8.com/

Screenshots

Voice Diary3 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.7 against Voice Diary's 3.1. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and ratings volume (16K vs 40). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Voice Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Voice Diary's written reviews are positive against 82% of MultiTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voice Diary ships an update every 2 months, MultiTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Voice Diary versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice DiaryMultiTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (40 ratings)4.7 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4016K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓靖 宾Sergey Astakhov

Customer experience

Voice Diary

All ratings40 ratings
Positive42.5%
Neutral22.5%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral21.4%
Negative28.6%

MultiTimer

All ratings15,639 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews964 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative10.8%

User reviews

Voice Diary

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Great for journaling and storing memories
  • 🗣️ Useful for voice notes and impromptu conversations
  • ✨ Therapeutic and helpful for clearing mind
  • 🏷️ Supports tags for organization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Data export issues
  • 🔒 Locked out due to forgotten PIN/password with no reset
  • 🐛 Backup functionality not working across devices
  • 🐛 Recordings not saving correctly or losing data
  • 🐛 App stops recording when phone is locked

MultiTimer

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
  • 👍 Highly customizable timers
  • 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
  • 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
  • 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
  • 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

Bugs and requests

Voice Diary

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • Save button not working
  • Backup functionality doesn’t work with different devices
  • Forgot PIN code, locked out with no reset option
  • Forgot password, no options to reset or retrieve
  • Old voice notes are gone
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  • Cannot delete or edit recordings
  • App stops recording for no reason
  • Recording stops transcribing before the end
  • Locking phone stops recording in the background
  • Unable to access or change password
  • App didn’t recognize subscription on new device
  • Forgot password, using fingerprint to unlock
  • App stops playing recorded voice diary
  • Cannot delete saved recordings
  • Recording stops after a certain amount of time
  • Passcode option does not work
  • Cannot change password after setting it
  • Recorded hours of voice, only minutes show up
  • Recording saves a randomly different time
  • Recording length is inaccurate
  • Passcode didn't work
  • Only played back 1 minute of a 5 minute recording
  • Phone auto-locked during recording, nothing recorded during locked time
  • Passcode doesn't work
  • Dropped recordings when interrupted by a phone call
  • Bug which drops recordings when it's interrupted

Requested features

34 requests
  • Add a way to export data
  • Implement password reset functionality
  • Improve backup and sync across devices
  • Allow deletion of recordings
  • Fix issues with recordings not saving or playing back
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  • Enable background recording when phone is locked
  • Improve text color contrast
  • Offer a more affordable subscription
  • Add transcription for recordings
  • Allow longer clip recordings
  • Adjustable playback speed settings
  • Organize rants by flairs/tags
  • Add an iPad version
  • Improve recording quality options
  • Allow continuing unfinished recordings
  • Export voice entries in one click
  • Improve naming for exported entries
  • Import from other apps via share extension
  • Filter voice entries by multiple tags
  • Allow simple editing of recordings (cropping)
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Export speech to text to word doc or .txt file
  • Add a calendar view for entries
  • Improve color scheme/themes
  • Add a way to sync to PC or iCloud
  • Bulk sync/export multiple recordings
  • Add a passcode for privacy
  • Allow writing notes within the app
  • Improve background recording functionality
  • Add a way to change recording quality
  • Add a way to edit recorded voice entries
  • Add a way to sync individual recordings to iCloud or Dropbox
  • Add a way to save recordings to Dropbox
  • Add a calendar view for entries

MultiTimer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
  • Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
  • Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom timer durations
  • Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
  • Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
  • Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
  • Add option to automatically repeat timers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Voice Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Premium : 1 month$2.991 Month
  • Upgrade to Premium : 1 year$12.991 Year
4 purchases

MultiTimer

Subscriptions3
  • MultiTimer Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MultiTimer Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • MultiTimer Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • MultiTimer Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Voice Diary free?
Voice Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voice Diary or MultiTimer?
MultiTimer is rated higher. Voice Diary averages 3.1 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while MultiTimer averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.
Do Voice Diary or MultiTimer have ads?
Neither Voice Diary nor MultiTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Voice Diary or MultiTimer?
Voice Diary ships an update every 2 months, and MultiTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Voice Diary was updated on October 23, 2026 and MultiTimer on October 29, 2026.

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