# Simple Timer App vs Timer

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.

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.

## 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) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayato Shimizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207195348) | [Humberto Prado Ballesteros](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799879910) |

## 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-the-simplest-timer/id6742770129)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design with multiple styles, Simple gesture controls, Multiple time display formats, Background notifications, Offline functionality, Universal app support

**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 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Simple Timer App nor Timer 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.*