# MultiTimer vs Visual Multi Timer

The clearest difference is ads: MultiTimer at none against Visual Multi Timer's shown. MultiTimer also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 143). 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 Visual Multi Timer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Visual Multi Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 83% of Visual Multi Timer's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Visual Multi Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Visual Multi Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [4.7 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 143 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [HAPPUS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669465739) |

## 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


### Visual Multi Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-multi-timer-timus/id6461119151)

This app helps you manage multiple tasks simultaneously with customizable timers. It offers pre-made templates for various activities like cooking, workouts, and productivity, along with extensive personalization options. Stay on track with features like Live Activities and widgets.

**Highlights:** Multiple timers running simultaneously, Multi-step timer creation, Extensive template gallery, Customizable timer appearance, Live Activities and Dynamic Island integration, Homescreen widgets, Shortcut Actions support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Quarterly | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime v2 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💡 Fully customizable timers
- 💡 Option to pause timer
- 💡 Impressive alarm choices
- 💡 Alarm rings on silent/with music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Amateurish sounds
- 👎 Confusing user interface
- 👎 Not intuitive
- 👎 No vibration when silent
- 👎 Cannot set custom seconds (intervals of 5s)

**Reported bugs**

- No vibration when set to silent

**Requested features**

- Add stopwatch
- macOS app
- Ability to view timer as progress bar on lock screen
- More free programs
- Visual and vibratory alerts separately or combined


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Visual Multi Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Visual Multi Timer?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Visual Multi Timer averages 4.7 from 143 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Visual Multi Timer have ads?

Visual Multi Timer shows ads; MultiTimer does not.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Visual Multi Timer?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Visual Multi Timer monthly. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Visual Multi Timer on October 24, 2026.

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