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Best Timer Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ timer apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Best TimerBest Timer$0.994.0★ (23)NoNoOct 2026
2BestTimerAppBestTimerAppFree5.0★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
3Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.7★ (41K)YesYesOct 2026
4(Not Boring) Timer(Not Boring) TimerFree4.8★ (2.8K)NoYesOct 2026
5Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesOct 2026
6FocusLoop TimerFocusLoop TimerFree——NoJul 2026
7Best Kitchen TimerBest Kitchen TimerFree2.4★ (9)NoNoOct 2026
8Best Interval TimerBest Interval TimerFree4.6★ (86)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Timer

Best Timer#1

Best Timer by Serhii Simkovskyi

Measure and visualize time
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.0😊(23 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
  • 🔍 Lack of high-contrast mode
BestTimerApp#2

BestTimerApp by WOO KIM

keeps timing simple
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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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.

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#3

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app allows you to create and manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously. Build complex, multi-step routines for workouts, cooking, or focus sessions with customizable alerts and on-the-fly adjustments.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration

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FAQ about Timer

What are the best timer apps for iPhone?
Best Timer tops our timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 23 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 17 of the top timer apps we rank are free to download, including BestTimerApp and Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch.
Best Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.