Dial Timer vs Simple OneTap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dial Timer
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A dial timer. To set the timer, rotate the dial with your finger to the desired time. When you release your finger the timer will begin counting down to zero. The timer max duration can be set from 60 seconds to 16 hours. The on/off button will start and stop the timer. Dial Timer will send a notification if your device is in sleep mode.
Simple OneTap Timer
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The ultimate minimalist timer—designed for speed, simplicity, and clear visibility. Forget complicated setup. This timer is built around six quick-start buttons, letting you start any frequently used timer with just one tap. - Effortless Operation: Start and stop timers faster than ever before. - Big & Bold Text: The large font ensures the time is always easy to read and track. - Flexible Time Settings: Customize your 6 presets to any time between 1 and 999 minutes. - Reliable Notifications: Receive a clear alert when time is up, even while the app is running in the background or the screen is locked. - Supports both vertical and horizontal (landscape) use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple OneTap Timer at every 3 days against Dial Timer's every 3 weeks. Dial Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dial Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple OneTap Timer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dial Timer | Simple OneTap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Millhouse | Natsumi Tabuchi |
In-app purchases
Dial Timer
No in-app purchases
Simple OneTap Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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