Best Timer App Reviews

I used to love this app, but no matter what sound I choose, I get nothing. The phone is not muted, nothing is plugged into it, and I have specifically chosen a number of sounds, none of which work. Even when I choose a sound, there’s no preview, and there used to be. I try pushing the volume me up while choosing a sound, but it’s already at full volume. It doesn’t vibrate, either, although I have it set to. I don’t switch apps, but I have to keep looking at it to see if it’s done. All my other timers have sound.

It a pretty timer and I’ve had it for yeeeeears because it’s pretty. I’ve always hoped they added an hourly timer option but sadly they haven’t. You can set a timer using seconds and minutes but not hours. If you have to time something that’s longer than 59 minutes you’re screwed.

Was frustrated by this app and lack of sound. Finally figured out u need to turn on notifications for this app. Problem solved!

Visually the timer app looks great. It also has all the different ways of using timer in one app. I like very much. Room for improvement: - some of the timer (eg: Kitchen and Countdown) could use more touch gesture to select time instead of popping up a selector dialog. The timer is presented in a circle and it's more natural to spin your finger around to set the time. - there should be a way to send the dev feedback from the app. I would have done that instead of writing a review. - besides all these great timer sounds, can you also give the option to have the phone vibrate? I am using the timer in very noisy situation and having it vibrate will allow me to focus on my activity instead of staring at the phone because I can't hear the chime at the end.

Beautiful timer. And it used to work on the older iOS, but no longer. I've patiently waited for 6 months for an update fix. Done now. Looking for one that works!

Just paid for it. Every time the timer counts down and hits zero. Application just crashes and closes. Every-time have to restart it. Wish I could get refund

Just bought this app. Looks good but the alarm makes no sound, even with “sounds” turned on in iOS Settings>Notifications menu. The app offers a long menu of alarm sounds in its own settings, and a little volume control icon appears on its screen, but none of them seem to work. Without an alarm I can hear this app is no good to me.

I bought this based on very beautiful graphics alone. Also, the price is cheap with no additional nickel and dime schemes like added this or that for additional fees or subscribe so your pocket book gets scammed every month and etc. Just elegant cyberpunk or modern sleek style that is pleasant to display on my screen. I don't really need another timer but now it will be my only timer. It would be nice to add the ability to color every window a separate color in a future update. Very nice simple inexpensive app that delivers a quality experience.

Sound used to work but not anymore.

The sound on this app doesn't appear to work anymore on my iPad when using this app. I still have sound on all my other apps... I've gone thru my settings to insure they are right but it still doesn't sound when the timer is up & should be notifying me... It's irritating, I thought this was the best timer app until the sound stopped working on my pad. It still works on my iPhone, so I am at a loss as to what happened.

Good graphics, this is a stylish way to count your time. Offers countdown, countup timers as well as a stopwatch. Except for the stopwatch, every timer function offers a variety of alerts from tones, like a basic 'beep-beep' to melodies, which can also repeat at your chosen interval • A selection of longer alerts would help prevent missed alerts • A common timer interfaces would improve this app. Each timer employs a different operating design which makes it more complicated than necessary Cheers !

Latest update is a subtle visual enhancement. Prettier clock faces. But uglier time set feature---all white background for choosing numbers instead of varied grey and colored slots. Works very well though. Simple timers. I like this app!!

I liked this app, but then the alarm sound stopped working and I couldn’t figure out why. Well here’s the answer… Make sure that the “silence” switch is not engaged. If it is, you’ll only hear sound through a headset. This is different from the behavior of both the native alarms and other alarm apps. (I’m not sure about the audio behavior when “Do not disturb” mode is on. So that might be a factor as well.)

Outstanding improvements. Great for managing my time sensitive task.

No sound. Please fix.

I am so disappointed!!! A fellow teacher uses this in her classroom and she has sound...me, nothing!!! Please fix this! This would be so great for my classroom. I followed the settings/notifications and checked everything. I still have no sound. :(

Well, I loaded onto my iPad and iPhone…looks nice but no alarm sound. When selecting a sound you can hear it…but I run the timer down and nothing. One reviewer said to be sure to uncheck “silent” but I can’t find that anywhere. Does not work for me.

I deleted this app because it doesn't work anymore

Nice design, options and controls, and this app runs smoothly & reliably in 5 days of tests. But the app has a huge file memory size for its purpose. The related, smaller hourglass/sand timer takes up a much more reasonable amount of iPhone memory, plus it loads faster. (But, it has annoying iAds at the bottom of the screen.) RECOMMENDED IF YOU HAVE PLENTY OF MEMORY SPACE TO SPARE

This app not only is very beautiful and stylish, but also is very functional! Great design of everything, even placement of buttons, just under your thumb which is ideal for single hand use. No issue so far, highly recommended to everyone.

Ever since ios 8 came out it won't let you set the stinkin timer. Please fix this problem.

In the couple of years that I've used this app, I've found it very useful in the kitchen and in the shop when precise times are needed. I would recommend this app for anyone in the kitchen or hobbyists that handle mixing and pot life time issues.

I contacted the App support for Best Timer and they said the upgrade is already at Apple waiting for approval. So should be soon! jh

Sometimes a soft approach is best, especially if you are timing rest or mindfulness. I really like this app for that. Next update, a soft bell or chimes would be a good sound addition.

Bug making the timer adjustments inoperable have been fixed, and the app is now compatible with iOS 8. Thank you Smartphoneware!

Only the stopwatch works since iOS 8. All three timers freeze up when trying to reset. Used to use this daily. Now I'm going elsewhere for a timer. Please fix😡

The app is crashing in the new iOS 8. Please fix soon because this app really is quite good...enjoyable to look at and worked well before the new update.

So far does everything it's supposed to and I have no expectations that that will stop. App features several different colors, many different timer settings as you would expect with a timer, about a dozen or so sounds when time expires. Plus it has a nice UI and sight counts for something. Will run in the background and play sounds when time is up while you do whatever. Very reasonably priced too.

Longing for fix for iOS8. Plz.

I love this app! I was pleasantly surprised I can run the stopwatch (with laps) in the background. This makes it easy to log my at-home work hours. Every day when I access the app, my hours from yesterday's stopwatch are still recorded. It's so nice to not have to worry about this important information being lost due to time elapsed or running other apps. Of course, the app is also beautiful and easy to use! Thank you!!

I'm so disappointed that this app freezes and can't be used with iOS 8. I use the timer several times a day for diabetes management and now I can't even find a decent substitute for this app. PLEASE modify this app to work with iOS8 and do this hopefully sooner rather than later. I know so many of us would appreciate this very much.

This is a great, basic timing app. But it's not working in iOS 8. Please fix so I can upgrade to the five stars it deserves!

I love the wonderful design of this app and the versatile options it offers, and I was really looking forward to using it. However, I've tried everything & I still can't get the sound to work on this app using my iPad. (And yes, I've followed the instructions to turn on notifications, lock screen, & the sound in notifications -- still nothing.) A timer is useless without sound. Hopefully, the developer will fix this problem soon or else I will have no choice but to delete it, even though I would have loved to have utilized this app in my daily life.

This is the best stopwatch ever

Does nothing but crash, it is a waste of your time and effort!

Nice timer app, visually pleasing ; but I am disappointed that I can't use my own music as the alarm even after purchase, and none of the alarm sounds provided are very pleasing. Per your next update please consider letting the user use their own music as the alarm sound, that would make this app perfect.

File size is way too large for its simple purpose.

No sound even with the ringer on. Long time with no fix.

No longer works with iOS8

Update on 12/10 notes sound issue has been fixed, but it's still not working.

So before I knew the iOS8 was coming, I downloaded this. I avoided updating my phone for a bit until I got sick of the notifications. So within less than a month of PURCHASING this app, then updating to the latest iOS, I now cannot use this wonderful timer. I loved it, but it's not compatible with the new system ! Not happy, at the moment.

I'm using this app in my classroom and it works great! Especially when projected onto the wall, this really helps students keep track of time, pace themselves, and stay on task. Never look at a clock again! This is all you need!

The timer hasnt worked since the ios8 upgrade....before that the app works great! Hope they get the bugs worked out soon

It is a stylish app which delivers great features and functionality. I gave it 4 out of 5 as it lacks two features which are not difficult to add and, IMHO, should have been built into it. When you set the timer, you can chose from a range of alert sounds or silent (nothing). It does NOT, however, allow you to set any other ways of alerting you — there is no option for vibration with or without auditory alerts. If I were to offer a few suggestions, I would suggest using the three key senses: auditory (sound), tactile (vibration), and visual (flashing). Auditory — the app has a nice selection and is fine as is... though it could be improved by allowing user to access music and/or playlists. Tactile (Vibration) — the app should, at least, offer the basic vibration option though adding variety of vibrating patterns would be extra nice. Visual (Pulsing Light) — the app has such a nice visual appeal it would be easy enough to add pulsing of light alert which could be done in one of several ways — a small dot that flashes, the white ring-dial around all of the different counters, and/or having the colored 'digital' elements that make-up each of the timers flash. It should be possible to turn each on and off so you can be alerted in just one way - just a flashing light or just a vibration or just a sound alert or a combination of two or even all three.

Sound works fine. A great tool for the classroom if you have an iPad/Apple TV combo. Projects nice and large on the screen...works great!

I turn the timer on and was doing something else on my phone and the timer run down the time to zero and got no alarm. Help Joe

I have been looking for a great-looking timer that was easy to use and had just the right amount of settings to get you going fast. This timer has met the necessary expectations to make it a great application with striking visual appeal and user-in-mind development. Great job developers!