Simple Timer App vs Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple timer functionality
- Background operation
- Lock screen notifications
- No unnecessary 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.
Timer
A minimalist timer app designed for everyday focus. It offers a clean interface with gesture controls and multiple display styles. The app works offline and provides background notifications for uninterrupted use.
- Minimalist design with multiple styles
- Simple gesture controls
- Multiple time display formats
- Background notifications
- Offline functionality
- Universal app support
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Just Time is a beautiful, simple timer for everyday focus. No ads. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just time. FEATURES: • Minimal timer design with multiple styles • Simple gesture controls • Multiple time display formats • Background notifications • No internet required • Optional lifetime unlock for $0.99 USD • Universal app for iPhone and iPad HOW TO USE: • Swipe around the circle to set time • Double-tap to start or pause • Tap the time to change display format • Swipe left or right to change styles • Tap to reset when done Perfect for cooking, workouts, meditation, studying, focus sessions, power naps, and more. Download Just Time and keep timing simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer at 100% against Simple Timer App's 0%. Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7). Simple Timer App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Timer App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer's.
| Parameter | Simple Timer App | Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | Humberto Prado Ballesteros |
Customer experience
Simple Timer App
Timer
In-app purchases
Simple Timer App
No in-app purchases
Timer
No in-app purchases
