# Periodic Timer vs Timer ٞ

The clearest difference is ads: Periodic Timer at none against Timer ٞ's shown. Periodic Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (52% vs 36%). Timer ٞ's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 167). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Timer ٞ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Periodic Timer's written reviews are positive against 36% of Timer ٞ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timer ٞ every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Periodic Timer | Timer ٞ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer/id933241656/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 23 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Kelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/933241655) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Periodic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer/id933241656)

This app provides a simple, repeating interval timer that can run in the background without distracting you. It offers customizable alerts, quick start options, and prevents your screen from locking while active. Ideal for various activities like fitness, cooking, and learning.

**Highlights:** Repeating interval timer, Background operation, Customizable alerts (vibration/sound), Prevent lockscreen, Shake to start, Multiple timer output modes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Effective repeating/interval timer functionality
- 🎯 Does exactly what it's designed to do
- 🔇 Vibration-only option available
- 📱 Works in background with screen off

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Sound/notification issues (unreliable or missing)
- 💰 Aggressive premium upselling in free version
- 🐛 Timer cancels when phone is shaken
- 🔋 Activates heart rate sensor, drains battery
- 📵 Doesn't work reliably with screen locked

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/notifications fail to trigger despite settings enabled
- Timer cancels when phone is shaken or moved
- Vibration doesn't work when screen is locked or off
- App crashes on launch (especially after updates)
- Watch app crashes or doesn't function

**Requested features**

- Adjustable sound volume and custom alert sounds
- Customizable vibration patterns
- Settings menu for user preferences
- Ability to add notes/labels to timers
- Seconds-only timer option


### Timer ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105)

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch support, Today Widget support, Synchronized timer control, Simple and elegant design, Easy setup, Sound and vibration notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed app
- 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
- 👍 Simple elegant design
- 🚀 Good timer app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skips a second
- 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
- 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
- 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
- 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Periodic Timer free?

Periodic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Periodic Timer or Timer ٞ?

Timer ٞ is rated higher. Periodic Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Timer ٞ averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Periodic Timer or Timer ٞ have ads?

Timer ٞ shows ads; Periodic Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Periodic Timer or Timer ٞ?

Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer ٞ every 16 months. Most recently, Periodic Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Timer ٞ on October 8, 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.*