Comparison

Attentive Timer vs Noodle Timer Simple

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

Head to head
About

Attentive Timer

This app helps you precisely time the cooking of instant noodles to achieve your desired texture. Create custom timers for different noodle types and start them easily by scanning barcodes, selecting from a list, or using voice commands.

Highlights
  • Custom timer creation for specific noodle types
  • Barcode scanning to start timers
  • Timer selection from a list
  • Spotlight Search integration
  • Siri Shortcuts support
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“Attentive Timer” is a timer app developed for people who want to stick to the hardness of instant noodles. - Sticking to each item You can create your own original timer, such as a timer that is 10 seconds shorter than a standard waiting time, for each item. - Starting the timers You can start created timers by one of the following methods: 1. Scan a item’s barcode 2. Select from the timer list 3. Use Spotlight Search 4. Use Siri Shortcuts

About

Noodle Timer Simple

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Tired of overcooked or undercooked cup noodles? Noodle Timer Simple is the ultimate companion for every instant noodle lover. PERFECT TIMING, EVERY TIME Just tap 3, 4, or 5 minutes — or set your own custom time down to the second. The beautiful circular timer with a glowing progress ring makes waiting fun. A firmness bar shows exactly how your noodles are progressing: from firm to soft, with a satisfying animation when they're ready. AUTOMATIC NOODLE LOG Every time you stop the timer, it automatically records the date and time. No manual input needed. Just eat and enjoy — the app remembers everything for you. BEAUTIFUL ANALYTICS See your noodle habits come to life with stunning charts: - Weekly stats: How many cups this week? See each day at a glance. - Hourly breakdown: Discover your peak noodle hours. - Monthly trends: Track your consumption over the past 12 months. - Yearly overview: See your noodle journey across years. Tap any bar to see the exact count. All charts have a fixed scale so you can easily compare across time periods. REAL RAMEN LOG Found an amazing ramen shop? Save it in your personal Ramen Encyclopedia: - Snap a photo of your bowl - Rate it with stars - Add the shop name and category (tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, shio, tsukemen & more) - Write your own tasting notes - Edit or delete entries anytime BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Whether you're a casual cup noodle fan or a dedicated ramen explorer, this app helps you build a delicious record of your noodle life. Watch your total count grow and challenge yourself to try new flavors. FEATURES AT A GLANCE - One-tap preset timers (3, 4, 5 minutes) - Custom timer with second-by-second adjustment - Long-press to quickly increase or decrease time - Firmness progress bar with 6 stages - Paw print walking animation during countdown - Sound alerts when done and overtime reminders - Complete noodle consumption analytics - Photo-enabled ramen shop encyclopedia - Works completely offline - Supports 10 languages PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Your noodle habits are yours alone. Download now and never overcook your cup noodles again!

Screenshots

Attentive Timer2 screens
Noodle Timer Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Noodle Timer Simple at every 6 days against Attentive Timer's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Attentive Timer ships an update every 3 months, Noodle Timer Simple every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Attentive Timer versus Noodle Timer Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttentive TimerNoodle Timer Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaru KimuraTomohiko Saitoh

In-app purchases

None

Attentive Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Noodle Timer Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Attentive Timer free?
Attentive Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noodle Timer Simple free?
Noodle Timer Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Attentive Timer or Noodle Timer Simple have ads?
Neither Attentive Timer nor Noodle Timer Simple shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Attentive Timer or Noodle Timer Simple?
Attentive Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Noodle Timer Simple every 6 days. Most recently, Attentive Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Noodle Timer Simple on October 10, 2026.

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