Timer ٞ vs One Tap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timer ٞ
This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.
- Apple Watch support
- Today Widget support
- Synchronized timer control
- Simple and elegant design
- Easy setup
- Sound and vibration notifications
Read full descriptionHide full description
This application counts your time like never before. The perfect Timer-beautifully clean, simple and reliable. Perfect for every timing situation (sports, games, work and of course cooking). Features: * Apple watch support * Today Widget support * Synchronize work with apple watch:You can start timer on app and follow on your watch or vice versa * Simple and elegant design * Easy setup by rotating timer or keyboard * Notification by Sound and vibration when time is over
One Tap Timer
This app offers a straightforward countdown timer designed for everyday tasks. It features simple controls, quick setup with presets, and customizable alerts, all within a distraction-free interface. Ideal for studying, cooking, workouts, and more.
- Tap to start, pause, resume
- Minimalist, distraction-free interface
- Instant presets and custom duration
- Light and Dark visual themes
- Sound or vibration alerts
- Focus and study timer
Read full descriptionHide full description
Looking for a simple timer? Stop fumbling with complex settings. Just tap and focus. One Tap Timer is the most intuitive countdown timer app for your daily life. We stripped away the clutter to give you a timer that just works. Whether you are studying, working out, or cooking, simply set your time and go. ■ SIMPLE & FAST • Simple Controls: Tap anywhere to start, pause, or resume. • Distraction-Free: A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus on the numbers. • Quick Setup: Use instant presets (30 seconds, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min) or set a custom duration. • Stay Awake: The screen never dims while your timer is running. ■ ALARMS & THEMES • Flexible Alarms: Choose between sound, vibration, or silent — perfect for quiet libraries or loud kitchens. • Background Alarms: Get an alarm when time's up, even with the screen off. • Visual Themes: Switch between a crisp Light Mode and an eye-friendly Dark Mode. ■ PERFECT FOR • Focus & Study: Pomodoro technique, exams, and reading sessions. • Board Games: Turn limits for Rummikub, Chess, or party games. • Work: Presentations, public speaking practice, and meetings. • Cooking: Boiling eggs, brewing coffee, or steeping tea. • Fitness: Planking, HIIT intervals, and rest between sets. ■ 100% FREE (OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL) One Tap Timer is completely free to use. An optional one-time purchase removes ads forever (No subscriptions). Experience the beauty of simplicity. Download One Tap Timer today.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer ٞ at none against One Tap Timer's 1. Timer ٞ also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 33). One Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 16 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 36%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. One Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.
One Tap Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer ٞ has 1.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Timer ٞ's written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's.
Timer ٞ ships an update every 16 months, One Tap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer ٞ | One Tap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 4.6 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | StedyWorks |
Customer experience
Timer ٞ
One Tap Timer
Bugs and requests
Timer ٞ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero
One Tap Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Timer ٞ
No in-app purchases
One Tap Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
