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This app provides a streamlined timer experience, allowing users to quickly set custom durations or use presets. It offers voice-to-text labeling and reliable alerts, even when the app is in the background or the phone is locked. Users can also snooze timers and view countdowns on their lock screen or Dynamic Island.
✓Quickly set custom or preset timers
✓Voice-to-text timer labeling
✓Reliable alerts with spoken labels
✓Lock screen and Dynamic Island countdowns
✓One-tap snooze functionality
✓Customizable themes
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What's New in Simple Timer USA
1.3
August 31, 2026
- Timer alerts now play right over silent mode, so you'll hear them when it matters - Your music or podcast keeps playing through a running timer — audio only briefly ducks for the moment your alert speaks - New backup system-level alarm, alongside the existing notification, for even more reliable completion delivery - Rate & Review — a quick in-app star rating, plus a one-tap link to leave a public App Store review - Feedback now accepts an optional email for follow-up - A 5th snooze option, always kept in ascending order - Assorted polish and bug fixes
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FAQ
How quickly can I start a timer with Simple Timer?
Simple Timer is designed for speed. You can tap a preset duration or dial in a custom time in hours, minutes, and seconds without navigating through menus. This ensures you can start your timer almost instantly.
Can Simple Timer label timers using my voice?
Yes, Simple Timer supports voice input for labeling. You can speak a label like 'Take chicken out,' and the app will automatically convert your voice to text, making it easy to identify your timers.
Will Simple Timer alerts work if my phone is locked or the app is in the background?
Yes, timers complete reliably even when the app is backgrounded or your phone is locked. Alerts include a chime and your spoken label, ensuring you hear them even if silent mode is on. The alert briefly ducks your music or podcast.
Does Simple Timer collect my personal data?
No, Simple Timer does not collect your data. All information stays on your device, meaning there is no account creation, sign-up, or tracking involved, ensuring your privacy.
Can I see the timer countdown without unlocking my phone?
Yes, you can monitor your running timer without unlocking your phone. Simple Timer displays the countdown directly on your Lock Screen or within the Dynamic Island for easy viewing.
What happens if a timer alert doesn't come through?
Simple Timer provides a robust alert system. It is backed independently by both a scheduled notification and a system-level alarm, ensuring you are covered even in the rare instance one method doesn't function.
Does Simple Timer have ads?
No, Simple Timer does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free and ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
What devices does Simple Timer support?
Simple Timer is currently supported on iPhones. It is designed to leverage features like the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island available on iOS devices.