Comparison

Chronoplan Timer vs Chrono

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

Head to head
About

Chronoplan Timer

Organize and manage multiple timers, intervals, and countdowns with a flexible grouping system. Control timers individually or as a group, set custom alerts, and track time with a clean interface. Unlock full functionality with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Group timers, intervals, and countdowns
  • Individual and group control
  • Schedule multiple alerts
  • Countdown by time or date
  • Customize alert sounds
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Chronoplan is a simple flexible app with groups of timers, intervals, and countdowns that can be started and paused individually or together with others in their group. Its uncluttered modern interface looks great on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. With Chronoplan you can: • Start, pause, and reset timers with Apple Watch • Record time for individual timers • Record separate finish times for timers in a group that started together • Schedule multiple alerts with repeated intervals • Specify countdowns by hours, minutes, and seconds or by date • View timers with widgets on the Home Screen or Lock Screen • Customize alert sounds • Add images from the camera or photo library Note: Some features like the number of timers, groups, and alert sounds are limited. There's one in-app purchase to unlock all features permanently.

About

Chrono

This app allows you to run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, perfect for managing complex tasks or timing various activities at once. Each stopwatch can be individually labeled and managed, even when the app is running in the background. It's designed for efficient multi-tasking in scenarios like cooking or sports.

Highlights
  • Unlimited chronometers
  • Independent management
  • Labeled stopwatches
  • Background mode support
  • Delete chronometers
  • Ideal for multi-tasking
Features
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Chrono - Multiple Stopwatches Chrono is a simple Stopwatch app that enables you to launch multiple chronometers at the same time. The app, which allows you to label each chronometer you launch, is ideal for multi-tasking, sequencing complicated tasks smoothly. The app is great if or cooking , allowing you to track the time for different things you are cooking simultaneously. Or for sport events, where you want to track several participants at the same time. Functionalities - add unlimited chronometers and manage them independently - delete a chronometer when you are done using it - supports background mode - add a label to the stopwatches The app is free but a simple advertising banner is displayed on top. No fullscreen ads.

Screenshots

Chronoplan Timer4 screens
Chrono3 screens

Verdict

The call

Chronoplan Timer and Chrono both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Chronoplan Timer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Chrono's. Chronoplan Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. Chronoplan Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chrono asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Chronoplan Timer against 3.9 for Chrono. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Chronoplan Timer's written reviews are positive against 11% of Chrono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronoplan Timer ships an update every 5 months, Chrono every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chronoplan Timer versus Chrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronoplan TimerChrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (49 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.115.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTreeness, LLCFB PUBLISHING LLC

Customer experience

Chronoplan Timer

All ratings49 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.2%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%

Chrono

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chronoplan Timer

One-time1
  • Chronoplan Premium$4.99
None

Chrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chronoplan Timer free?
Chronoplan Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chronoplan Timer or Chrono?
Chronoplan Timer is rated higher. Chronoplan Timer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Chrono averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Chronoplan Timer or Chrono have ads?
Chrono shows ads; Chronoplan Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Chronoplan Timer or Chrono?
Chronoplan Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Chrono every 18 months. Most recently, Chronoplan Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Chrono on October 9, 2026.

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