# MultiTimer vs Calm Countdown Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calm Countdown Timer at none against MultiTimer's 4. Calm Countdown Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). MultiTimer's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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. Calm Countdown Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Calm Countdown 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, Calm Countdown Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTimer | Calm Countdown Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/calm-countdown-timer/id6761927042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 96 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Astakhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350555478) | [Shujaat Siddiqui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892111658) |

## 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


### Calm Countdown Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-countdown-timer/id6761927042)

This app provides a simple, calming visual timer to help children understand time, improve focus, and manage transitions smoothly. Its friendly design and clear countdown display make routines predictable and less stressful for kids, including those with special needs.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown display, Friendly characters, One-tap presets, Distraction-free design, Supports children with ADHD/autism, Helps with transitions and routines

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTimer free?

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

### Is Calm Countdown Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MultiTimer or Calm Countdown Timer?

Calm Countdown Timer is rated higher. MultiTimer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Calm Countdown Timer averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MultiTimer or Calm Countdown Timer have ads?

Neither MultiTimer nor Calm Countdown Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTimer or Calm Countdown Timer?

MultiTimer ships an update fortnightly, and Calm Countdown Timer weekly. Most recently, MultiTimer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Calm Countdown Timer on October 31, 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.*