# MultiTimer vs Timer & stopwatch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MultiTimer at 16K against Timer & stopwatch's 1.4K. MultiTimer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Timer & stopwatch's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Timer & stopwatch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MultiTimer against 4.7 for Timer & stopwatch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Timer & stopwatch's.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Timer & stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-and-stopwatch-timeglass/id1138584627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [COSMIC TEAPOT PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138584626) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278)

Manage multiple countdowns and count-ups simultaneously with customizable timers for any task. Organize your time with flexible layouts, personalized alerts, and easy sharing options. Optimize productivity for work, study, or daily activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer creation, Customizable layouts, Personalized labels, colors, icons, Timer history tracking, Web sharing of timers, iCloud sync, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MultiTimer Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| MultiTimer Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| MultiTimer Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
- 👍 Highly customizable timers
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
- 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)
- 🌍 Syncs across devices via iCloud

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
- 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app
- 💰 Pro version considered expensive by some users

**Reported bugs**

- Interval timers not playing sounds consistently
- Timers not syncing properly between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Timers continuing to countdown after being reset

**Requested features**

- Allow custom timer durations
- Add ability to copy/duplicate timers
- Implement text-to-speech for alert tones
- Improve Apple Watch app to match iPhone app functionality
- Add option to automatically repeat timers


### 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 MultiTimer free?

MultiTimer 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, MultiTimer or Timer & stopwatch?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Timer & stopwatch averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

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

Neither MultiTimer nor Timer & stopwatch shows ads.

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

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timer & stopwatch every 8 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 25, 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.*