# MultiTimer vs re

The clearest difference is price: MultiTimer at Free against re's $1.99. MultiTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (16K vs 7). re's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MultiTimer is free to download; re costs $1.99 up front. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. re asks for nothing beyond the download.

re holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of re's.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, re every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retimer-a-modern-timer/id1665280809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 98 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Josh Angelsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469949381) |

## 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


### re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retimer-a-modern-timer/id1665280809)

This app offers a beautiful and intuitive timer experience powered by Apple Reminders. Quickly set timers, sync them across devices, and view them on your lock screen with Live Activities. It includes advanced features like full-screen alarms and the ability to import calendar events.

**Highlights:** Apple Reminders sync, Live Activities on lock screen, Full-screen alarms, Import calendar events, Multiple timers, Favorite and edit timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is re free?

re costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or re?

re is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while re averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or re have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor re shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or re?

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and re every 8 months. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and re on September 19, 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.*