# Just Timers vs Simply Timers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Timers at 100% against Just Timers's 57%. Simply Timers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Just Timers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just Timers sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Simply Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simply Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Timers has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Just Timers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simply Timers's.

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, Simply Timers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just Timers | Simply Timers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-timers/id1543973390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aaron Dippner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453573844) | [Joseph Thryselius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774228) |

## What reviewers say

### Just Timers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-timers/id1453573845)

Create and manage multiple named timers, including counters, stopwatches, and interval timers. Customize alerts with sounds and haptics, and integrate with Shortcuts for advanced automation. Sync across devices and utilize widgets for convenient control.

**Highlights:** Multiple named timers (counter, stopwatch, interval), Customizable alerts (sound, haptics, critical alerts), Shortcuts and URL integration, Interval templates for complex routines, Widgets and Live Activities support, iCloud sync across devices, Light and Dark themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Toy | $0.99 | one-time |
| v1 Unlimited Timers (Legacy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Toy | $2.99 | one-time |
| v1 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Toy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Toy | $9.99 | 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 Just Timers free?

Just Timers 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, Just Timers or Simply Timers?

Simply Timers is rated higher. Just Timers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Simply Timers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Just Timers or Simply Timers have ads?

Neither Just Timers nor Simply Timers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Just Timers or Simply Timers?

Just Timers ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simply Timers every 3 months. Most recently, Just Timers was updated on June 10, 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.*