# MultiTimer vs Multiple Timers

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MultiTimer at 16K against Multiple Timers's 2. MultiTimer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Multiple Timers's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Multiple Timers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Multiple Timers 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Multiple Timers every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Multiple Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitimer-multiple-timers/id973421278/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timers-gumtimer/id6756178893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 98 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [亦彬 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522872222) |

## 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


### Multiple Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multiple-timers-gumtimer/id6756178893)

This app helps you manage time with unlimited countdown timers and multiple stopwatches. Customize ringtones, monitor from your lock screen, and enjoy a picture-in-picture mode for seamless multitasking. It's perfect for cooking, workouts, meetings, and study sessions.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom timers, Multiple independent stopwatches, Customizable ringtones, Live Activity & Lock Screen Widget, Picture-in-Picture mode, Complete timer history, Multiple theme colors

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GumTimer monthly membership | $4.99 | per month |
| GumTimer yearly membership | $24.99 | per year |
| GumTimer premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Multiple Timers free?

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

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

Multiple Timers is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Multiple Timers averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Multiple Timers have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Multiple Timers shows ads.

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

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Multiple Timers every 9 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Multiple Timers on September 20, 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.*