# MultiTimer vs About Timers

The clearest difference is ads: MultiTimer at none against About Timers's shown. MultiTimer also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 57) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 About Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 57, 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 67% of About Timers's.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | About Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Gertjan.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244161076) |

## 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


### About Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/about-timers-kitchen-timer/id1609127805)

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

**Highlights:** Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches, Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Completion notifications, Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow), Reliable background operation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is About Timers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or About Timers?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while About Timers averages 4.5 from 57 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or About Timers have ads?

About Timers shows ads; MultiTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or About Timers?

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and About Timers on July 5, 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.*