Interval Timer for Tasks vs Simple Timer and Countdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer for Tasks
Configure custom interval timers for focused work, study, or routines. Set multiple intervals with unique sounds and durations. Receive notifications even when the app is closed.
- Configure multiple intervals per timer
- Save and run multiple timers simultaneously
- Customizable interval names, sounds, and colors
- Start and finish delays
- Background notifications
- Siri and Shortcuts integration
- Standalone Apple Watch app
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Build a timer that walks through your routine, one named step at a time. Interval Timer for Tasks lets you chain intervals into a single timer. Give each interval its own name, duration, sound and colour, and the app calls out every step as it passes. Watch the progress ring wind down, or close the app and let a notification tell you when the current interval has ended. Save as many timers as you like, and run more than one at the same time. Add a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up. LOCK SCREEN ALARMS Turn on Lock Screen Alarm for a timer and each interval rings like a system alarm, so it still reaches you when the screen is off. Requires iOS 26.1 or later. GREAT FOR - studying and focused work - the pomodoro technique - ADHD focus and timed work blocks - taking regular breaks during the day - stretching and mobility routines - breathing exercises - multi step routines and processes - cooking and recipes FEATURES - chain multiple named intervals into one timer - run several saved timers at the same time - Lock Screen Alarms on iOS 26.1 and later - a standalone Apple Watch app - Siri and Shortcuts support - local notifications while the app is in the background - a large choice of alert sounds, one per interval - a colour and a name for every interval - start delay to get ready, finish delay to wrap up - name and save your timers for next time Interval Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Simple Timer and Countdown
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Simple Timer and Countdown helps you prepare for events by creating chains of countdown timers that are anchored to a single event time. Change the event once, all your timers update automatically. Set an event like "Flight at 17:00", then add offset timers: • "Pack bags" at -6 hours → triggers at 11:00 • "Leave house" at -4 hours → triggers at 13:00 • "Arrive at airport" at -2 hours → triggers at 15:00 Flight delayed to 18:00? Update once and every timer shifts automatically. Features: • Offset timers: Set timers relative to any event (before or after) • Auto-adjust: Change the event time and all timers recalculate instantly • Templates: Save and reuse timer chains for recurring events • Notifications: Get alerted at each step so nothing is forgotten • Widgets: See your next timer right on your Home Screen or Lock Screen • Calendar import: Pull events from your calendar and add timers to them • File sharing: Export and share timer chains with others Pro Unlock unlimited events, unlimited timers, calendar import, iCloud sharing, all widget sizes, and more with a one-time purchase. Perfect for flights, game days, presentations, workouts, meal prep, or any event where timing matters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Simple Timer and Countdown at none against Interval Timer for Tasks's shown. Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer for Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple Timer and Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, Simple Timer and Countdown every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer for Tasks | Simple Timer and Countdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (95 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foobar Creative | Yannick Verhoeven |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer for Tasks
- Interval Timer Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Interval Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Pro Upgrade$19.99
Simple Timer and Countdown
- SimpleTimer Pro$4.99
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