Comparison

ChicTimer vs ZeroTimer+

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

Head to head
About

ChicTimer

This app offers a classic timer with a user-friendly interface and multiple colorful designs. It allows for simultaneous use of up to 12 timers, each independently configurable and movable. Notifications are provided even when the app is in the background.

Highlights
  • 12 colorful timer designs
  • Realistic chicken timer effect
  • Up to 12 simultaneous timers
  • Independent timer configuration
  • Background notifications
  • Portrait and landscape support (iPad)
Features
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ChicTimer feature a classic designed timer with a convenient interface. Feature - Featuring 12 Colorful Timer Design, including Chicken Timer and Classic Timer. - Realistic Chicken Timer Effect. - Up to 12 Timer can be use simultaneously on single app. - Each timer can be moved, rename and set timing independently. - Support both portrait and landscape orientation (iPad only). - Notification when timer was in background.

About

ZeroTimer+

This app offers a visually appealing and user-friendly timer experience, combining countdown and stopwatch functions with customizable watch faces and themes. Save and reuse multiple timers for various activities like focus sessions, workouts, or cooking, with reliable background operation and sound alerts.

Highlights
  • Dual countdown and stopwatch modes
  • Customizable watch faces and themes
  • Create and manage multiple timers
  • Save and reuse timer presets
  • Background operation
  • Sound and vibration alerts
Features
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ZeroTimer+ is an elegant timer app that combines countdown and stopwatch functionalities in one, you can choose beautiful watch faces, customizable theme and create, name, and reuse multiple timers. Whether you need precise timing for focus, workouts, cooking, studying, or productivity sessions, it has you covered. Key Features: Dual Mode: Switch seamlessly between countdown (set your target time) and stopwatch (elapsed time) with a single tap. Beautiful Watch Faces: Choose from a collection of stunning, hand-crafted watch faces to match your style and mood. Each face is optimized for clarity and readability at a glance. Multiple Timers: Create and manage as many timers as you need. Save them for different activities – focus, exercise, cooking recipes, meditation, work intervals, and more. Reusable Presets: Each timer can be saved as a preset and reused anytime, so you don’t have to set up from scratch every time. Background Operation: Timers keep running reliably even when the app is in the background or your device is locked. Sound Alerts: Choose from various alert tones or vibrate notifications when time is up. No clutter, no confusion. ZeroTimer+ gives you exactly what you need – a timer that's actually easy to use. Tap to start, pause, reset, or flip between countdown and stopwatch. Perfect for workouts, cooking, study sessions, or just getting stuff done. Download today and take control of your time! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://a.tools/Apps/zero-timer/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ChicTimer4 screens
ZeroTimer+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZeroTimer+ at 5.0 against ChicTimer's 1.0. ZeroTimer+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). ChicTimer's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. ChicTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ZeroTimer+ sells 3 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

ZeroTimer+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChicTimer ships an update every 3 months, ZeroTimer+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ChicTimer versus ZeroTimer+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChicTimerZeroTimer+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKasidej Khunvattanakarn月蓬 桂

Customer experience

ChicTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ZeroTimer+

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ChicTimer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
3 purchases

ZeroTimer+

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly (30 days)$1.991 Month
  • Yearly (365 days)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$9.99

Questions

Is ChicTimer free?
ChicTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZeroTimer+ free?
ZeroTimer+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ChicTimer or ZeroTimer+?
ZeroTimer+ is rated higher. ChicTimer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ZeroTimer+ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ChicTimer or ZeroTimer+ have ads?
Neither ChicTimer nor ZeroTimer+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChicTimer or ZeroTimer+?
ChicTimer ships an update every 3 months, and ZeroTimer+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChicTimer was updated on November 1, 2026 and ZeroTimer+ on November 6, 2026.

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