# MultiTimer vs Interval Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MultiTimer at 16K against Interval Timer's 25. MultiTimer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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 Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.6 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 25, 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 86% of Interval Timer's.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Interval Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-timewave/id1524345488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Muhammed Sahil Arayakandy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524345491) |

## 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


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-timewave/id1524345488)

This versatile timer app allows users to create custom sequences for various activities, from breathwork and workouts to focus sessions and cooking. It offers AI-powered voice guidance, iCloud synchronization across Apple devices, and a minimalist black-and-white interface.

**Highlights:** Customizable timer chains, Breathwork flow builder, Intermittent fasting timers, Workout routine creator, Focus and Pomodoro timers, AI voice guidance, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Interval Timer free?

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

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

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Interval Timer have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Interval Timer shows ads.

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

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