Comparison

Simple Timer App vs Timer®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple Timer App

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
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It is the simplest timer. - We have omitted any unnecessary functions. - Works in the background. - Notified by notification during locking.

About

Timer®

This app provides a reliable and accurate countdown timer with customizable alerts and a user-friendly interface. Personalize your timer with different colors and alarm sounds to suit any situation, from cooking to workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable colors
  • Alarm sound selection
  • User-friendly interface
  • Vibration alert
  • Reliable and accurate timekeeping
Features
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The ultimate timer app for your iOS device! Whether you need a reliable timer for cooking, workouts, meetings, or any other time-sensitive tasks, TimerPro has got you covered. With its intuitive design and powerful features, managing your time has never been easier. Key Features: 1. Customizable Colors: Personalize your timer to match your style and preferences. Choose from a wide range of vibrant colors and create a visually pleasing experience while keeping track of your tasks. 2. Alarm Sound Selection: Customize your timer's alarm sound to suit your mood and situation. Select from a variety of soothing melodies, energetic tunes, or even your favorite songs from your music library to ensure you never miss a beat. 3. User-Friendly Interface: TimerPro prides itself on its sleek and user-friendly interface. With just a few taps, you can effortlessly set up timers, adjust durations, and start or stop countdowns. It's designed to be intuitive and accessible for users of all ages. 4. Vibration Alert: In addition to audio alerts, TimerPro offers a vibration alert option. This feature is perfect for situations where you want to be discreet or when audio cues might not be suitable. Stay notified without disturbing those around you. 5. Reliable and Accurate: TimerPro guarantees precise timekeeping, ensuring that your tasks are tracked with utmost accuracy. Whether you need to time intervals down to the second or set longer countdowns, TimerPro won't let you down. Experience the efficiency and convenience of TimerPro - the ultimate timer app that helps you stay on top of your schedule. Download now and take control of your time!"

Screenshots

Simple Timer App2 screens
Timer®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer® at 63% against Simple Timer App's 0%. Timer® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (104 vs 3). Simple Timer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer® has 104 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Timer App's written reviews are positive against 63% of Timer®'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple Timer App versus Timer®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Timer AppTimer®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3104 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHayato ShimizuUniCom Technology

Customer experience

Simple Timer App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Timer®

All ratings38 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Timer App

No in-app purchases

None

Timer®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Timer App free?
Simple Timer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timer® free?
Timer® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Timer App or Timer®?
Timer® is rated higher. Simple Timer App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timer® averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do Simple Timer App or Timer® have ads?
Timer® shows ads; Simple Timer App does not.

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