# MultiTimer vs Better Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better Timer at none against MultiTimer's 4. Better Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). MultiTimer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Better Timer 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. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of MultiTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Timer's.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Better Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Better Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880636739) |

## 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


### Better Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043)

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously and build repeating routines. Customize each timer with colors, icons, and sounds. Start timers from Control Center or Siri without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Build repeating routines, Customize timers with colors and sounds, Start timers from Control Center and Siri, Background timer support, Cute pastel design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Better Timer free?

Better Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Better Timer?

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

### Do MultiTimer or Better Timer have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Better Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Better Timer?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Better Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Better Timer on September 16, 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.*