# Multi vs Timer & stopwatch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timer & stopwatch at free with in-app purchases against Multi's subscription. Timer & stopwatch also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). Multi's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multi sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Timer & stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer & stopwatch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Multi's written reviews are positive against 87% of Timer & stopwatch's.

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi | Timer & stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-stopwatch-timeglass/id1138584627/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 624 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 26 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [COSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138584626) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-stopwatch/id933638040)

This app offers multiple stopwatches with advanced features like parallel or sequential timing modes. It's designed for tracking multiple events or participants simultaneously, with customizable displays and background operation for accurate timing.

**Highlights:** Multiple stopwatches, Parallel and Sprint modes, Customizable display options, Background operation, Apple Watch support, Haptic feedback

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Multi-Stopwatch pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stopwatch Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Multi Stopwatch Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Timer & stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-stopwatch-timeglass/id1138584627)

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple side-by-side timers, Multi-stepped timers with custom durations, Spoken timer alerts, Timer widget for quick access, Library of pre-built timers, Stopwatch functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Timeglass | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Practical and efficient
- 🎨 Beautiful and clean design
- ⏱ Excellent for timing routines and exercises
- 🔊 Useful voice prompts and alarms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 3 timers in free version
- 🔋 Alarms don't work when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 No option to automatically start timers at a specific time
- 📱 Not optimized for larger iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- Alarms sometimes don't go off when the app is in the background
- Timer progress not visible on lock screen

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Ability to duplicate and edit existing timers
- Option to organize timers into folders or categories
- Integrate with Apple Health or Fitness apps
- Add a timer countdown indicator in the widget


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multi free?

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

### Is Timer & stopwatch free?

Timer & stopwatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Multi or Timer & stopwatch?

Timer & stopwatch is rated higher. Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Timer & stopwatch averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Multi or Timer & stopwatch have ads?

Neither Multi nor Timer & stopwatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Multi or Timer & stopwatch?

Multi ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. Most recently, Multi was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer & stopwatch on September 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.*