# MultiTimer vs Marbles in a Jar

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.7 against Marbles in a Jar's 3.5. MultiTimer also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 6). Marbles in a Jar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Marbles in a Jar's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Marbles in a Jar every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Marbles in a Jar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-in-a-jar/id1350121222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Thomas Aref](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350121221) |

## 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


### Marbles in a Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marbles-in-a-jar/id1350121222)

This app allows you to create a virtual marble jar to track progress, rewards, or habits. Customize jar and marble sizes, and enjoy realistic 3D physics for interactive play. It's a versatile tool for personal motivation or as a virtual swear jar.

**Highlights:** Virtual marble jar for tracking, Customizable jar and marble sizes, Realistic 3D physics, Interactive marble play, Progress tracking for rewards, Virtual swear jar functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Choose Marble Color | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Marbles in a Jar free?

Marbles in a Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Marbles in a Jar?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Marbles in a Jar averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Marbles in a Jar have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Marbles in a Jar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Marbles in a Jar?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Marbles in a Jar every 4 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on November 9, 2026 and Marbles in a Jar on November 2, 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.*