# Celtic Timer vs Simple Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Timer at 100% against Celtic Timer's 33%. Simple Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Celtic Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). 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.

Simple Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Celtic Timer has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Celtic Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Timer's.

Celtic Timer ships an update daily, Simple Timer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Celtic Timer | Simple Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-timer/id1350218408/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-clean-and-minimal/id6753587757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 48 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Boeding](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350218407) | [Niftify Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704701986) |

## What reviewers say

### Celtic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/celtic-timer/id1350218408)

This app helps coordinate group timers for boss battles in Celtic Heroes. Create private groups, invite members, and ensure everyone has synchronized, up-to-date timers for strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Group timer creation, Private group invitations, Synchronized boss timers, Up-to-date timer information, Customizable group names

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-clean-and-minimal/id6753587757)

A straightforward timer application designed for simplicity and ease of use. It offers a clean interface for setting and managing countdowns without unnecessary features. Ideal for quick timing needs.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Easy to use, Countdown timer, Clean interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Celtic Timer free?

Celtic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Timer free?

Simple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Celtic Timer or Simple Timer?

Simple Timer is rated higher. Celtic Timer averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Simple Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Simple Timer shows ads; Celtic Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Celtic Timer or Simple Timer?

Celtic Timer ships an update daily, and Simple Timer every 5 days. Most recently, Celtic Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Simple Timer on October 30, 2026.

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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.*
