Comparison

PowerTimer vs Simply Timers

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

Head to head
About

PowerTimer

Create complex timer routines with customizable steps and loops. Utilize full-screen mode for clear visibility from a distance, perfect for workouts, cooking, or study. Integrates with Siri and offers home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer routines with steps and loops
  • Full-screen mode with large, legible text
  • Siri integration for voice commands
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Multiple alerts upon timer expiration
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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PowerTimer is a beautifully designed timer app to handle EVERY timing need you have. Cooking, working out, study, work, or play — you can create timer routines that suits your needs. ◎ Beautifully full screen You can open a timer full screen (or in a dedicated window on iPad). Large countdown text is visible from across the room, especially helpful when you are working out or cooking — or when you need a quiet living companion on your desk for work or study. ◎ As complex as you need Each timer can have multiple sections. You can loop sections, and add multiple steps. Each step can have its own ringtone, duration. Upon expiry, configure the timer to allow snoozing, or have it send you multiple notifications for your attention. ◎ Customization You can colour your timers as sticky notes, available in six colours. Pick an icon that fits, and a rocking animation that loops as it counts down. You can also create groups to further organize your timers. ◎ Home Screen widgets Pin a timer to the Home Screen with widgets, or see it on iPhone in StandBy. Tap the timer, and you are taken directly to the app, opening the timer in full screen. ◎ Siri and Shortcuts Control your timers via voice commands with Siri. Create complex workflows in Shortcuts that controls or checks the timer status. The possibility is endless. ◎ iCloud sync Your timer configuration is automatically saved to iCloud — no sign-up required. You will still have local timer runs: they don’t sync by design. — Download PowerTimer today to try it out! You can use timers from our gallery with no limits, or unlock all features with a single, one-time purchase.

About

Simply Timers

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
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Simply Timers offers a simple solution for tracking all of your timers. Easily add new timers, set timers for repeat or make notifications silent right from the main screen. Run all your timers at the same time and be notified when they have completed. Features: • Simple Design • Add multiple timers • Run multiple timers at once • Repeating timers • Different sounds for each timer • Change timer options from main screen • Up to 24-hour interval • Supports night mode • Snooze from notification • Turn off Repeat from notification • Custom warning notification and sound for mid timer interval • Organize timers with folders • Keep screen on while running Suggestions or questions?  Email: support@simplyjt.me or  Visit: https://simplyjt.me/#contact

Screenshots

PowerTimer4 screens
Simply Timers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simply Timers at 5.0 against PowerTimer's 4.2. Simply Timers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). PowerTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, 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. PowerTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Simply Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simply Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerTimer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PowerTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simply Timers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, Simply Timers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PowerTimer versus Simply Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerTimerSimply Timers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSasquatch Studio Inc.Joseph Thryselius

Customer experience

PowerTimer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Simply Timers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PowerTimer

Subscriptions1
  • PowerTimer Plus1 Year trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PowerTimer Plus$6.99
None

Simply Timers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerTimer free?
PowerTimer 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, PowerTimer or Simply Timers?
Simply Timers is rated higher. PowerTimer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Simply Timers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PowerTimer or Simply Timers have ads?
Neither PowerTimer nor Simply Timers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerTimer or Simply Timers?
PowerTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simply Timers every 3 months. Most recently, PowerTimer was updated on September 2, 2026 and Simply Timers on September 19, 2026.

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