Comparison

Usual Timer for Widget vs Super Simple Timer

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

Head to head
About

Usual Timer for Widget

Easily set and manage multiple countdown timers with minimal interaction. Save frequently used timers for cooking, studying, or gaming, and launch them instantly from a widget. Receive sound and vibration alerts when a timer finishes.

Highlights
  • Set multiple timers
  • Start timers from widget
  • Save usual timers
  • Customizable timer icons and colors
  • Extensive editing functions
  • Options during countdown
Features
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· Timer with the least operation · Set multiple timers · Start timer from the widget Usual Timer is an application which you can save the usual timers and start the timer with the least operation. First let's save a timer. Set a time for daily use, such as cooking, studying and game etc. You can select an icon and a color of the timer. Unlimitedly number of timers by purchasing the full version. Tap saved timer and the app begin the countdown immediately. When the timer ends, the app notifies you by sound and vibration. If the app is in background, because of the specification of iOS, the app announces you by a notification. And you can also use the widget. If using the widget, you can start the timer with just one tap. No need to start the app. Other Features · Extensive editing functions, e.g. add, copy, edit, delete, sort timers. · Convenient options during the countdown, e.g. suppress the brightness of the screen, invalidate Auto Lock and invalidate touch event. Sounds: OtoLogic(https://otologic.jp)

About

Super Simple Timer

This utility app displays elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. It offers a simple count-up timer with only start/pause and reset buttons, ideal for various daily activities without any setup or distractions.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-read time display
  • Simple count-up functionality
  • One-button start/pause
  • One-button reset
  • No setup required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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This app focuses on simplicity, showing only the elapsed time in large, easy-to-read numbers. No setup required—just open and start using this simple timer. Supports count-up only, with no sound or vibration alerts. It has only two buttons: Start/Pause and Reset. Intuitive and easy for anyone to use. No extra features or settings. The app uses a black background with large numbers, making the time easy to see even in low-light environments. You can use this app for simple time measurement in daily activities, such as studying, work sessions, exercise, presentations, meetings, or other tasks. No advertisements are displayed. [Restrictions and Disclaimers] ・Screen Display: This app is designed exclusively for Landscape mode. If displayed in portrait mode due to OS-level settings or specific device features, the layout may not render correctly. ・Background Operation: Accuracy is not guaranteed while the app is in the background or the device is in sleep mode. Depending on the OS version and power-saving settings, the timer may be delayed or suspended. For accurate results, we recommend keeping the app in the foreground.

Screenshots

Usual Timer for Widget4 screens
Super Simple Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Super Simple Timer at 5.0 against Usual Timer for Widget's 4.2. Super Simple Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Usual Timer for Widget's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Usual Timer for Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Super Simple Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Super Simple Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Usual Timer for Widget has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, Super Simple Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Usual Timer for Widget versus Super Simple Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUsual Timer for WidgetSuper Simple Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (21 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkihiro NakanishiInternational Systems Corporation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Usual Timer for Widget

One-time1
  • Full Version of Usual Timer$0.99
None

Super Simple Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Usual Timer for Widget free?
Usual Timer for Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Simple Timer free?
Super Simple Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Usual Timer for Widget or Super Simple Timer?
Super Simple Timer is rated higher. Usual Timer for Widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Super Simple Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Usual Timer for Widget or Super Simple Timer have ads?
Neither Usual Timer for Widget nor Super Simple Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Usual Timer for Widget or Super Simple Timer?
Usual Timer for Widget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Super Simple Timer monthly. Most recently, Usual Timer for Widget was updated on November 2, 2026 and Super Simple Timer on November 9, 2026.

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