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Best Timer Operation Apps

206+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our timer operation list covers 206+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Timer Operation

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#1

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(41K 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
MultiTimer: Multiple timers#2

MultiTimer: Multiple timers by Sergey Astakhov

Visual countdown seconds timer
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(16K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌟 Excellent multi-timer functionality
  • 👍 Highly customizable timers
  • 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🔍 Versatile for various use cases (cooking, workouts, productivity, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔇 Alarms not always audible when phone is locked or in silent mode
  • 🕰 Apple Watch app has limited functionality compared to iPhone app

More Timer Operation apps to explore

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Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Little Timer Hatch Countdown
Visual timer and reminder
Free

This app offers a fun, visual countdown timer designed for children. When the timer concludes, a surprise animated animal appears, making tasks engaging. It's ideal for managing routines, encouraging focus, and supporting children with special needs.

Visual countdown timerSurprise animated animal revealCustomizable sounds and visuals
📚 Education
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various workout types like Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It features a clear, full-screen display, customizable alerts, and background operation. Users can also utilize a stopwatch and countdown timer, with integration for Apple Health.

Full-screen colored displayTemplates for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit TrainingVoice and audio alerts
💪 Health & Fitness
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Tappin'Timer
Tappin'Timer
Tappin'Timer
Easy -tap&swipe- operation.
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Photo Timer+
Photo Timer+
Photo Timer+
Snap Multiple Photos on Delay
Free

Capture multiple photos with customizable delays, perfect for group shots or creative self-portraits. Set timers from 3 seconds to 1 minute apart and control flash settings. Easily save and share your captured moments.

Variable photo timer lengthsCountdown audio alertsMultiple photo snapping
📷 Photo & Video
(7.7K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer
Minuteur intervalle
Free

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

Customizable intervalsWorkout and rest timersVoice or beep guides
💪 Health & Fitness
(85K)
freemium
10
Countdown & Count Up Timer
Countdown & Count Up Timer
Countdown & Count Up Timer
Event Reminders and Widgets
Free

Easily track important dates with customizable countdowns and count-ups. Never miss an anniversary, event, or milestone with home screen widgets and timely notifications. Personalize your tracking with custom backgrounds and text.

Unlimited event trackingHome and lock screen widgetsCustomizable notifications
📊 Productivity
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
(Not Boring) Timer
Loud, Readable & Not Boring
Free

This app offers a visually engaging and intuitive timer experience, inspired by simple egg timers. It features a unique overshoot function, a game-like interface with 3D animations, and customizable skins. Widgets provide quick access to timers for daily routines.

Overshoot and stopwatch modesGame-like 3D interfaceLarge, readable display
🔧 Utilities
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Pomodoro - Focus Timer
Improve your productivity
Free

Enhance your focus and productivity with a timer that breaks work into intervals. This app helps you manage tasks using the Pomodoro technique, offering customizable timers, relaxing sounds, and progress tracking. It supports various Apple devices and works offline.

Pomodoro technique timerCustomizable intervalsRelaxing sound player
📊 Productivity
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
Simple Interval Timer
by Alena Kazarova
Free

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

Customizable sets, action, and break durationsPlain and simple designSaves last 5 configurations
⚽ Sports
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Best Timer
Best Timer
Best Timer
Measure and visualize time
$0.99

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.

Digitized sand timer with artistic designKitchen timer with visual minute indicatorFuturistic countdown/count up timer
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free
16
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Flip Timer & stopwatch
Use for fitness,workout,study
Free

This app offers a full-screen digital timer with a unique flip animation to visualize time progression. It also includes a stopwatch for tracking activities like workouts, study sessions, and work. Customize reminder sounds and background audio for an immersive experience.

Full-screen digital timerFlip animation for time visualizationCountdown timer
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases
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
TimerZ -Last Timer You'll Need
TimerZ -Last Timer You'll Need
TimerZ -Last Timer You'll Need
multiple chained logged timer
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.

Multiple simultaneous timersBackground operationCustomizable alarms and sounds
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free with in-app purchases
19
Repeat Timer
Repeat Timer
Repeat Timer
Looping Reminder Alarm Clock
Free

This app provides a flexible repeating timer for work and relaxation. Set custom durations and repeat counts, and receive notifications for each cycle. It integrates with widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch for seamless use.

Customizable duration and repeat countBackground notificationsHome and Lock Screen widgets
🔧 Utilities
(523)
subscription
20
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Best Sand Timer
Digital hourglass timer
Free

A digital hourglass timer that visually represents the passage of time. It's designed to be kid-friendly, offers customizable alarm sounds, and allows users to personalize the timer's color. This universal app provides a stylish way to manage tasks and stay notified.

Digital hourglass visualizationKid-friendly time perceptionCustomizable alarm sounds (16 options)
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free