Best Timer Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated June 2026

Out of 242+ timer apps on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Timer

Best Timer#1

Best Timer by Serhii Simkovskyi

Measure and visualize time
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.9😊(20 ratings)
$0.99
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This app offers a versatile suite of timekeeping tools, including a sand timer, kitchen timer, countdown, and stopwatch. It visually represents time, making it easy to understand for all ages, and provides customizable alarm sounds and color themes.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Elegant design
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🕰️ Versatile timer options
  • 🔊 Nice selection of alarm sounds

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, alarm not working)
  • ⏱️ Limited timer duration (e.g. hourglass max 12 mins)
  • 🎨 Limited color/theme options
Best Interval Timer#2

Best Interval Timer by 倩 赵

Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(77 ratings)
FreeAds
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This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Simple and functional
  • 👍 Free
  • 👍 Customizable intervals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
  • 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#3

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software LLC

Cooking, Workouts, Meditation
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(40K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

More Timer apps to explore

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BestTimerApp
BestTimerApp
BestTimerApp
keeps timing simple
Free

This utility app offers a straightforward way to manage single or multiple timers for everyday tasks like workouts, cooking, or study sessions. It features a clean design with large, readable time displays and live activity integration for lock screens.

Single Timer with precise controlMulti-Timers listLive Activity on Lock Screen
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
5
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Interval Timer - Tabata Timer
Multiple timers for fitness
Free

This app helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Customizable sets, intervals, and rest timesRuns in background and with screen lockedMusic playlist integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
6
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
MultiTimer: Multiple timers
Visual countdown seconds timer
Free

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.

Multiple timer creationCustomizable layoutsPersonalized labels, colors, icons
🔧 Utilities
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Timer & stopwatch - Timeglass
Repeat & multiple step timing
Free

This app allows users to create and manage multiple timers simultaneously, including multi-step timers with custom durations. It offers spoken alerts for guidance and a convenient widget for quick access. A library of pre-built timers is also available for various activities.

Multiple side-by-side timersMulti-stepped timers with custom durationsSpoken timer alerts
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Best Interval Timer Pro
Best Interval Timer Pro
Best Interval Timer Pro
Timing for WOD,MMA,Workout,etc
$0.99

This app acts as a personal coach, guiding you through various workouts with customizable interval timers. It supports multiple exercise types and allows for unlimited routine creation, ensuring you can focus on your fitness goals without tracking time.

Customizable interval timersUnlimited routine creationPre-set editable routines
💪 Health & Fitness
(14)
free with in-app purchases
9
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
PushPress Workout Timer
Best WOD & HIIT interval timer
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.

AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timersRecords active energy burned to Apple HealthMotivational countdowns from fitness personalities
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.3K)
free
10
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Happy Kids Timer: Home Chores
Children learn daily routines
Free

This app uses a visual countdown timer to help children complete daily chores and routines. It turns tasks into a fun game with rewards and printable certificates, aiding in time management and habit formation.

Visual countdown timerAnimated chore guidanceIncentive program with awards
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Timer Plus - Workouts Timer
Fitness à la maison, gym
Free

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

Customizable rounds and cyclesInterval stopwatchBackground timer operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(60K)
ad-supported
12
Best Brew Guide: Filtru Coffee
Best Brew Guide: Filtru Coffee
Best Brew Guide: Filtru Coffee
Espresso, AeroPress, Chemex
Free

Master your coffee brewing with detailed guides for various methods like Espresso, AeroPress, and Chemex. Learn precise measurements, pouring techniques, and even use augmented reality to visualize coffee gear. Connect to Bluetooth scales for accurate weighing and timing.

Detailed brew guides for multiple methodsAugmented reality gear visualizationBluetooth digital scale integration
🍔 Food & Drink
(3.7K)
freemium
13
Metronome Ϟ
Metronome Ϟ
Metronome Ϟ
Precision Metronome & Timer
Free

This app offers a highly accurate metronome with visual and audio feedback, along with a practice timer. It features a beautiful design and advanced customization options for musicians. The app also supports background operation and offers various metronome sounds.

Highly accurate audio and visual feedbackPractice timerVisual indication of the beat
🎵 Music
(36K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Visual Countdown Timer
Fun visual timer
Free

This app uses a visual countdown to help children understand time and complete tasks. A picture is revealed as time elapses, and an exciting animation and sound reward completion. It aims to turn daily struggles into fun and encourage quicker task completion.

Visual countdown from green to redPicture revealed as time elapsesExciting sound and animation reward
📚 Education
(39K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Insight Timer: Meditate, Sleep
Meditation & Anxiety Relief
Free

Access thousands of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from world-renowned experts to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Daily new content is added, catering to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Thousands of guided meditationsMusic tracks and ambient soundsMeditation timer
💪 Health & Fitness
(442K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Cool Timer Pro
Cool Timer Pro
Cool Timer Pro
by Serhii Simkovskyi
$0.99

This app offers a collection of visually appealing timers, including hourglass, countdown, kitchen, and stopwatch functions. It features animated designs, sound notifications, and can run even when the device is locked or asleep. Its user-friendly interface makes it suitable for all ages.

Stylish animated designVisual and sound notificationsWorks in device lock/sleep mode
🔧 Utilities
(7)
paid
17
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Tabata Timer: Interval Timer.
Workout timer / HIIT timer WOD
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like HIIT and Tabata. Users can create custom routines with adjustable work/rest times, sets, and cycles, and receive voice cues. It functions as a background companion to keep you focused during training.

Customizable interval timersHIIT and Tabata training supportAdjustable work and rest times
💪 Health & Fitness
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Standard Interval Timer
Standard Interval Timer
Standard Interval Timer
Crossfit, hiit tabata circuits
$0.99

This app helps you create custom interval timers for various workouts like CrossFit, HIIT, and Tabata. Easily set prep, work, and break times, along with the number of rounds for your training sessions. It runs in the background, allowing you to enjoy your music while exercising.

Customizable prep, work, and break timesSet number of roundsBackground operation
💪 Health & Fitness
(178)
free
19
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing Timer Pro Round Timer
Boxing & MMA Training Timer
Free

This app provides a customizable round timer for combat sports training, including boxing, MMA, and Muay Thai. It features adjustable preparation, round, and rest times with visual and auditory alerts. The app also includes music integration and external display support for gym use.

Fully configurable sounds and timesLarge time display with color indicationPreparation, round, warning, and rest timers
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Best Stopwatch
Best Stopwatch
Best Stopwatch
Measure elapsed time
Free

Accurately measure elapsed time with lap and split modes. This app offers precise timing for sports events, contests, or general activity tracking. Customize the timer's appearance with various color themes and enjoy its universal compatibility across Apple devices.

Lap and split time modesAccurate to 1/100 of a secondCopy and paste records
⚽ Sports
(6)
free