# Timr vs Smart Stopwatch and Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Stopwatch and Timer at 5.0 against Timr's 4.0. Timr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timr sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart Stopwatch and Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Stopwatch and Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Timr ships an update every 4 months, Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timr | Smart Stopwatch and Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timr-puristic-timer-and-stopwatch/id868057135/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Mewe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225359681) | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) |

## What reviewers say

### Timr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timr-puristic-timer-and-stopwatch/id868057135)

This app offers a minimalist approach to timing, combining a countdown timer and a stopwatch. Its circular interface dynamically displays remaining time and lap performance. It provides detailed lap history with list and chart views, and allows sharing results.

**Highlights:** Puristic circular interface, Countdown timer with dynamic indicator, Stopwatch with up to 99 laps, Lap history with list and chart views, Highlighting fastest/slowest laps, Shareable results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Record up to 99 split times | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get unlimited countdown time. | $0.99 | one-time |


### Smart Stopwatch and Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-stopwatch-and-timer/id1134960596)

This free utility app offers both a stopwatch and a countdown timer. It's designed for various activities like sports, cooking, and games, with features like lap recording and customizable alarms. The app runs in the background and supports multiple screens.

**Highlights:** Stopwatch mode, Countdown timer mode, Lap recording, Customizable alarms, Background operation, Timer presets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| AdFree | $0.99 | one-time |
| Forever one-time payment | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timr free?

Timr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Stopwatch and Timer free?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timr or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer is rated higher. Timr averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Smart Stopwatch and Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Timr or Smart Stopwatch and Timer have ads?

Smart Stopwatch and Timer shows ads; Timr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timr or Smart Stopwatch and Timer?

Timr ships an update every 4 months, and Smart Stopwatch and Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Timr was updated on October 23, 2026 and Smart Stopwatch and Timer on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*