AppTimer will run an executable a number of times and time how long it takes for
the application to reach a state where user input is being accepted before
exiting the application.
After each run of the application AppTimer will attempt to close the application
in an automated fashion while logging the startup time measurements to a log
file.
It's main use is in benchmarking an application's startup time. This can be
useful when comparing the performance of different products on the same
hardware, or comparing the performance of the same product on different
hardware.
Using AppTimer will give far a more consistent and repeatable measurement than
manual measurements with a stopwatch. Especially when the applications startup
time is less than a couple of seconds.
Publisher’s description
What is AppTimer?
AppTimer by PassMark Software is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 69 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (69 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: AppTimer is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is AppTimer safe to download?
- The file is served by passmark.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
62297C2A21E87C33BBD9702D50ED6FBF56467110DFA55B9B8713FE90F91B4D8E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1010Latest | February 10, 2015 | 69 KB | 32-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PassMark.AppTimer -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PassMark Software
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.1010
- Released
- February 10, 2015
- Added to the catalogue
- December 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- passmark.com
- winget ID
- PassMark.AppTimer
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AppTimer free?
Yes. AppTimer is free to use.
Is AppTimer safe to download?
The download comes from passmark.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AppTimer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does AppTimer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use AppTimer without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
