Best Timer Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 250+ timer apps and games on iOS, 19 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 & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Best TimerBest Timer$0.993.9★ (22)NoNoAug 2026
2BestTimerAppBestTimerAppFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
3Alarm Clock App: myAlarm ClockAlarm Clock App: myAlarm ClockFree4.6★ (15K)YesYesAug 2026
4Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.8★ (41K)YesYesAug 2026
5Interval Timer - Tabata TimerInterval Timer - Tabata TimerFree4.5★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
6FLIP - Focus Timer for StudyFLIP - Focus Timer for StudyFree4.5★ (892)YesYesAug 2026
7CP Time Game: TimerCP Time Game: TimerFreeNoYesMay 2026
8FocusLoop TimerFocusLoop TimerFreeNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Timer

Best Timer#1

Best Timer by Serhii Simkovskyi

Measure and visualize time
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
3.9😊(22 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
BestTimerApp#2

BestTimerApp by WOO KIM

keeps timing simple
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
5.0(2 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.

Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock#3

Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock by AppMind

Wake up sleep timer with music
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(15K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Customize your wake-up experience with a versatile alarm clock. Wake up to music, radio, news, or your own recordings. Features gentle wake-ups, heavy sleeper options, and a sleep timer.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great alarm clock features
  • 👍 Customizable alarm options
  • 🎨 Variety of alarm sounds
  • ⏰ Reliable alarm functionality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent alarm behavior
  • 🔋 Drains battery when app is open
  • 🔕 Requires phone to be unlocked and app open

More Timer apps to explore

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Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch
Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Free

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.

Multiple timers and stopwatchesMulti-step interval timersCustomizable timer segments
🔧 Utilities
(41K)
free with in-app purchases
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
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
6
FLIP - Focus Timer for Study
FLIP - Focus Timer for Study
FLIP - Focus Timer for Study
Best study time tracking app
Free

This app helps improve study habits by accurately measuring focus time. It offers features like global study groups, real-time study tracking, and detailed statistics to enhance concentration and productivity.

Accurate time measurement by flipping phoneFocus level measurementGlobal study groups (FLIP ZONE)
📚 Education
(892)
freemium
7
CP Time Game: Timer
CP Time Game: Timer
CP Time Game: Timer
The Official CP Timer App
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
FocusLoop Timer
FocusLoop Timer
FocusLoop Timer
by BEST WAY MARKETING LLC
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
Super Simple Timer - No Ads
by International Systems Corporation
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
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
11
Pretty Pink Timer
Pretty Pink Timer
Pretty Pink Timer
Cute task timer
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Best Kitchen Timer
Best Kitchen Timer
Best Kitchen Timer
Stylish timer for cooking
Free

This app provides a stylish and visual timer for cooking and other activities up to 60 minutes. It offers customizable alarm sounds and colors, and can notify you even when the app is not active or the device is locked. It's designed to be kid-friendly and visually engaging.

Visual time indicatorsCustomizable alarm soundsBackground notifications
🍔 Food & Drink
(7)
free
13
- Game Timer -
- Game Timer -
- Game Timer -
Best Timer App for Boardgames
Free

Manage turn times and player progress for board games and chess. Offers customizable timers, game management for over 100 titles, and advanced chess features. Enjoy ad-free play with premium options.

Supports 100+ board gamesCustom game creationCustomizable turn durations
🎮 Games
(1)
freemium
14
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
(5.7K)
free
15
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
16
Timer Machine
Timer Machine
Timer Machine
The Best Work & Break Timer
Free

Manage your time effectively with three customizable timers. Set personalized alert sounds to suit your workflow for work, study, or personal projects. This app offers an intuitive interface for a more organized approach to your day.

Three personalized timersCustomizable alert soundsUser-friendly interface
📊 Productivity
(20)
free
17
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
Interval - Simple Timer
by Alex Beltyukov
Free

This app helps you structure your workouts with customizable interval timers. Set work and rest periods, and repeat cycles for your training sessions.

Customizable countdownWork interval settingRest interval setting
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
18
Best Interval Timer
Best Interval Timer
Best Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

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.

Customizable workout routinesWarm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periodsBackground and multitasking support
💪 Health & Fitness
(81)
ad-supported
19
Performance Timer
Performance Timer
Performance Timer
by Andrew Schweig
Free

A large-display countdown timer for monitoring presentations or performances. It visually indicates time overruns by turning red and counting up, without audible alarms. Easily set for durations between 1 and 99 minutes.

Large display countdown timerVisual time overrun indicator (red count-up)No audible alarm
🔧 Utilities
(59)
free
20
Visual Timer - Focus & Simple
Visual Timer - Focus & Simple
Visual Timer - Focus & Simple
Fast setup. See time left.
Free

This utility app provides a visual countdown timer using a colored circle, making it easy to see remaining time at a glance. It's ideal for focused work sessions, managing children's activities, and everyday timekeeping tasks.

Visual countdown with colored circleQuick keypad time entryCustomizable colors and display
🔧 Utilities
(3)
free

FAQ about Timer

What are the best timer apps & games for iPhone?
Best Timer tops our timer apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 22 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $0.99.
Yes — 19 of the top timer apps & games we rank are free to download, including BestTimerApp and Alarm Clock App: myAlarm Clock.
Best Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ timer apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.