# timer. vs Simply Timers

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Timers at 5.0 against timer.'s 4.3. Simply Timers also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). timer.'s advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. timer. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Simply Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: timer. has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of timer.'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Simply Timers's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | timer. | Simply Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-timers/id1543973390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) | [Joseph Thryselius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774228) |

## What reviewers say

### timer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-multi-countdown-timer/id1399987470)

Manage multiple countdown timers simultaneously with this intuitive app. Set custom names, sounds, and even use your own music for alarms. Access timers easily via widgets, Apple Watch, and Live Activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple simultaneous timers, Customizable names and alarm sounds, Background timer operation, Widget and Apple Watch access, Live Activities with Play/Pause, Siri Shortcuts support, Dark Mode and themes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes for timer. | $0.99 | one-time |
| iTunes Music as In-App Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit All Widget Details | $0.99 | one-time |
| Edit & Reorder Existing Timer | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRO (Bundle) - All Features | $6.99 | one-time |


### Simply Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-timers/id1543973390)

This utility app allows you to easily manage multiple timers simultaneously for various activities. Set repeating timers, customize notifications, and organize them with folders. It supports up to 24-hour intervals and offers a simple, intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Add multiple timers, Run timers simultaneously, Repeating timers, Customizable notification sounds, Organize timers with folders, Up to 24-hour intervals, Snooze from notification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is timer. free?

timer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simply Timers free?

Simply Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, timer. or Simply Timers?

Simply Timers is rated higher. timer. averages 4.3 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Simply Timers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do timer. or Simply Timers have ads?

Neither timer. nor Simply Timers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, timer. or Simply Timers?

timer. ships an update every 3 months, and Simply Timers every 3 months. Most recently, timer. was updated on August 16, 2026 and Simply Timers on September 19, 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.*