# MultiTimer vs Time Cast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Cast at none against MultiTimer's 4. Time Cast also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MultiTimer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Time Cast 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 3, 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 Time Cast's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Time Cast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Time Cast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## 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


### Time Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-cast-shared-stopwatch/id6753966488)

This app synchronizes a stopwatch across multiple devices in real-time for groups. A host controls the timer and can send messages, while viewers join with a code to see live updates and lap times. It's ideal for team practices, events, or any coordinated activity.

**Highlights:** Real-time synchronized stopwatch, Host and viewer modes, Shareable session codes/links, Lap time recording, Host messaging, Focus mode for clear display

**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 Time Cast free?

Time Cast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Time Cast?

Time Cast is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Time Cast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Time Cast have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Time Cast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Time Cast?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Time Cast every 3 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Time Cast on September 25, 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.*