# MultiTimer vs Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTimer at 4.7 against Widget Timer's 4.1. MultiTimer also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 48%) and ratings volume (16K vs 180). On price, update cadence, 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 Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Widget Timer's.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Widget Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [4.1 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) |

## 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


### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Widget Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Widget Timer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Widget Timer averages 4.1 from 180 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Widget Timer have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Widget Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Widget Timer?

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Widget Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Widget Timer on September 21, 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.*