Comparison

Chronograph vs SIMTA

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

Head to head
About

Chronograph

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Do more. Start now. Looking for combination of simple "To-Do" list and time tracker in one app? Then Chronograph app is for you! Download and start your free 30-day trial now.

About

SIMTA

This app visually represents time passing by filling your screen with color that drains away. It's designed for at-a-glance understanding, allowing you to gauge remaining time without reading numbers. Unlock additional colors and features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Visual time representation
  • At-a-glance time tracking
  • Customizable colors (Pro)
  • App distraction locking (Pro)
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Screen awake functionality
  • Reliable countdowns
Features
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SIMTA is a timer you read at a glance. Set a time and the whole screen fills with color. As the seconds run out the color drains away, so you can tell how much is left from across the room without reading a number. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • Spin the dial, press start. That is the whole setup. • No accounts and no subscriptions. • Red and Teal are free. SIMTA Pro adds thirteen more colors, and My Colors lets you pick any color yourself. SIMTA PRO — ONE PURCHASE, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION • Thirteen more colors, plus My Colors for picking your own, with the home screen icon to match. • Lock the apps that distract you while a timer runs. • Every time you have run, kept in Recent. • No ads. MADE TO BE GLANCED AT • Horizon Lock keeps the color level with the room as you tip the phone or prop it in a stand. • The controls fade away once the timer is running, so nothing sits on top of the color. • Hide the digits entirely if you only want the color. • Keep the screen awake while a timer runs. • The countdown carries on to the Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island, with pause, resume and stop right there. RELIABLE • The countdown stays accurate after you switch apps or lock the phone. • A running timer survives the app being closed. • The alarm is audible even with the silent switch on. Good for cooking, focus sprints, workouts, study blocks, and anything where you would rather feel time pass than watch a number. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chronograph4 screens
SIMTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chronograph at none against SIMTA's shown. Chronograph also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). SIMTA's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 16 months). 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. Chronograph sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SIMTA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chronograph ships an update every 16 months, SIMTA every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chronograph versus SIMTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChronographSIMTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Dev Academy Ltd.OurBeom

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chronograph

One-time3
  • Premium for 90 days$5.99
  • Premium for 180 days$11.99
  • Premium for 365 days$23.99
2 purchases

SIMTA

One-time2
  • SIMTA PRO for 1 Week$0.99
  • SIMTA Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Chronograph free?
Chronograph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIMTA free?
SIMTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chronograph or SIMTA have ads?
SIMTA shows ads; Chronograph does not.
Which is updated more often, Chronograph or SIMTA?
Chronograph ships an update every 16 months, and SIMTA every 3 days. Most recently, Chronograph was updated on November 3, 2026 and SIMTA on November 4, 2026.

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