# Colored Timer vs Simple Timer App

Colored Timer and Simple Timer App both sit at 3.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Colored Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Timer App's. Colored Timer also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 3). Simple Timer App's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Colored Timer against 3.7 for Simple Timer App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Colored Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Timer App's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Colored Timer | Simple Timer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571/reviews) | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-app/id1207195349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sven Bergmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062987574) | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) |

## What reviewers say

### Colored Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-timer/id1174507571)

This utility app allows users to set up multiple timers that visually change color as time progresses. Define custom "Timer events" to associate specific colors with different time intervals. A pro version offers more timers and color options.

**Highlights:** Color-changing background, Configurable timer events, Multiple simultaneous timers, Pro version for more timers, Customizable colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Timer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-app/id1207195349)

This utility app provides a straightforward timer experience by removing all non-essential features. It operates seamlessly in the background and delivers notifications even when the device is locked.

**Highlights:** Simple timer functionality, Background operation, Lock screen notifications, No unnecessary features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Colored Timer free?

Colored Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Timer App free?

Simple Timer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Colored Timer or Simple Timer App?

Colored Timer and Simple Timer App are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Colored Timer or Simple Timer App have ads?

Neither Colored Timer nor Simple Timer App shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*