# Simple Timer App vs Timer®

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Timer App | Timer® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-app/id1207195349/reviews) | **[4.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **104** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 21 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Timer®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id6450411439)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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