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Best Start Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good start timer apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Start Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Voice Sail Start TimerVoice Sail Start TimerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
2easy timer-the simplest timereasy timer-the simplest timerFree—YesNoJun 2026
3timer. - Multi Countdown Timertimer. - Multi Countdown TimerFree4.3★ (171)NoYesOct 2026
4Timer-Kitchen timer&StopwatchTimer-Kitchen timer&StopwatchFree4.5★ (82)YesYesOct 2026
5Timer ٞTimer ٞFree4.4★ (1.2K)YesNoOct 2026
6MultiTimer: Multiple timersMultiTimer: Multiple timersFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesOct 2026
7Best Sand TimerBest Sand TimerFree4.2★ (19)NoNoOct 2026
8The Start ButtonThe Start ButtonFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Start Timer

Voice Sail Start Timer#1

Voice Sail Start Timer by Egor Leonenko

timekeeper in your pocket
Editor's Choice
⚽ Sports
5.0(1 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a voice-guided timer for sailing races, offering countdowns and announcements for key actions. It supports multiple languages and customizable race sequences, including team and match racing. Features include visual flag displays, race logs, and remote horn activation.

timer. - Multi Countdown Timer#3

timer. - Multi Countdown Timer by Tobias Hauss

Live Activities / Widget Timer
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(171 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great widget functionality
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
  • 👍 Useful for multiple timers
  • 👍 Good integration with Dynamic Island
  • 👍 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Good support from developer
  • 👍 Useful Siri Shortcuts integration
  • 👍 Clean and clear design
  • 👍 Practical for daily use
  • 👍 Good value for price

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Widget opens app unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Apple Watch control limitations
  • 🐛 Timer data loss issues
  • 🐛 Widget display issues
  • 🐛 No sound in silent mode
  • 🐛 Dated main app interface
  • 🐛 Wheel pickers are glitchy
  • 🐛 Live activity obscures status bar
  • 🐛 App crashes or closes unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Purchase issues and confusion

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FAQ about Start Timer

What are the best start timer apps for iPhone?
Voice Sail Start Timer tops our start timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top start timer apps we rank are free to download, including Voice Sail Start Timer and easy timer-the simplest timer.
Voice Sail Start Timer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ start timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.