# MultiTimer vs Pearson Authenticator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultiTimer at 79% against Pearson Authenticator's 7%. MultiTimer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (16K vs 11). Pearson Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pearson Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

MultiTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTimer has 16K ratings behind it against 11, 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 7% of Pearson Authenticator's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Pearson Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews)** | [2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Pearson Education, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386384450) |

## 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


### Pearson Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pearson-authenticator/id6468722708)

Securely access apps and services with this authentication tool. Register your phone via QR codes to receive notifications or generate one-time passwords for login. Supports multiple accounts and biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Automatic setup via QR codes, Multiple account support, TouchID and FaceID authorization, Time and Counter based OTP generation, Secure access to apps and services

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Pearson Authenticator free?

Pearson Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Pearson Authenticator?

MultiTimer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Pearson Authenticator averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Pearson Authenticator have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Pearson Authenticator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Pearson Authenticator?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Pearson Authenticator every 6 weeks. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pearson Authenticator on October 8, 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.*