Comparison

MultipleTimers+ vs Chrono

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MultipleTimers+

Manage multiple countdowns simultaneously with customizable timers. Preserve timer settings by category for quick restarts, ideal for cooking, studying, or workouts. Visual progress bars and closing time indicators help with scheduling.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Preserve timer settings by category
  • Visual progress bar for each timer
  • Indicates timer closing time
  • Customizable sound and vibration alerts
  • Background notifications
Features
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You can run multiple timers in seconds at the same time. Timer time can be preserved, so it can begin right now by one tap. It can be preserved according to the category, so appropriate use of a timer by the use is easy. The timer you use in cooking, study and exercising is found right now. The progress of a timer is obvious by a progress bar. Additionally the closing time of the timer is indicated, so a schedule is easy to make out. [The main function] * The second unit: Time, a minute and a second can be set easily. * Operation: 2 kinds (swipe, button) * Display style: 3 kinds (small, middle, large. large : full display) * Progress bar: Progress of a timer, it's obvious at a progress bar. You can choose from 10 kinds. * The closing time: When I do timer starting, you know the closing time. * Sort: It can be changed to set time and an original order. * Category: You can make and classify an original category. * Sound: 20 kinds(Powered by "Music is VFR") * Vibration: 3 kinds (none, once, repeate) * Character size: 3 kinds * Local Notification: Even the background state is notified of in the closing time. * URL scheme: jp.apptime.multipletimers:// *This app displays Ads. Pro version has no ads.

About

Chrono

This app allows you to run multiple stopwatches simultaneously, perfect for managing complex tasks or timing various activities at once. Each stopwatch can be individually labeled and managed, even when the app is running in the background. It's designed for efficient multi-tasking in scenarios like cooking or sports.

Highlights
  • Unlimited chronometers
  • Independent management
  • Labeled stopwatches
  • Background mode support
  • Delete chronometers
  • Ideal for multi-tasking
Features
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Chrono - Multiple Stopwatches Chrono is a simple Stopwatch app that enables you to launch multiple chronometers at the same time. The app, which allows you to label each chronometer you launch, is ideal for multi-tasking, sequencing complicated tasks smoothly. The app is great if or cooking , allowing you to track the time for different things you are cooking simultaneously. Or for sport events, where you want to track several participants at the same time. Functionalities - add unlimited chronometers and manage them independently - delete a chronometer when you are done using it - supports background mode - add a label to the stopwatches The app is free but a simple advertising banner is displayed on top. No fullscreen ads.

Screenshots

MultipleTimers+4 screens
Chrono3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MultipleTimers+ at 63% against Chrono's 11%. MultipleTimers+ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 18 months). Chrono's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultipleTimers+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultipleTimers+ has 141 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of MultipleTimers+'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Chrono's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultipleTimers+ ships an update every 6 months, Chrono every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MultipleTimers+ versus Chrono: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultipleTimers+Chrono
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (141 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews63.4% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings141 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEIICHI KOMINEFB PUBLISHING LLC

Customer experience

MultipleTimers+

All ratings141 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive63.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative31.7%

Chrono

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

None

MultipleTimers+

No in-app purchases

None

Chrono

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultipleTimers+ free?
MultipleTimers+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chrono free?
Chrono is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MultipleTimers+ or Chrono?
MultipleTimers+ is rated higher. MultipleTimers+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Chrono averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do MultipleTimers+ or Chrono have ads?
Both MultipleTimers+ and Chrono show ads.
Which is updated more often, MultipleTimers+ or Chrono?
MultipleTimers+ ships an update every 6 months, and Chrono every 18 months. Most recently, MultipleTimers+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chrono on September 14, 2026.

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