# MultiTimer vs Time Will Tell

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Will Tell at none against MultiTimer's 4. Time Will Tell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MultiTimer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Time Will Tell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time Will Tell 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.

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, Time Will Tell every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Time Will Tell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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-will-tell/id6757646042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 98 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Hadley Wickham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868052607) |

## 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 Will Tell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-will-tell/id6757646042)

This app provides a clear, visual countdown timer designed for speakers and session chairs. It offers color-coded alerts to indicate time remaining, helping users stay on track during presentations and lectures. The interface is optimized for visibility from a distance.

**Highlights:** Bold countdown display, Color-coded visual alerts, Customizable talk duration, Adjustable warning thresholds, Haptic alerts, Screen stays awake, Landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Time Will Tell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Time Will Tell?

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

### Do MultiTimer or Time Will Tell have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Time Will Tell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Time Will Tell?

MultiTimer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Time Will Tell every 10 days. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Time Will Tell on September 17, 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.*