# Simply Timers vs Simple Stop Watch Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Timers at none against Simple Stop Watch Timer's 1. Simply Timers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.1). Simple Stop Watch Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Stop Watch Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simply Timers asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Simply Timers against 4.9 for Simple Stop Watch Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Stop Watch Timer has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Timers | Simple Stop Watch Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-timers/id1543973390/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Thryselius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774228) | [Travis Menghini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678190597) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Simple Stop Watch Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-stop-watch-timer/id6446507883)

This intuitive stopwatch app offers precise lap and elapsed time tracking. It features multi-watch functionality, haptic feedback for screen-free operation, and customizable interfaces. Widgets provide quick home screen access, and achievements can be easily shared.

**Highlights:** Lap time and elapsed time tracking, Multi-watch functionality, Haptic feedback, Customizable interface, Home screen widgets, Media sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Timers free?

Simply Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Stop Watch Timer free?

Simple Stop Watch Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simply Timers or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Simply Timers is rated higher. Simply Timers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Simple Stop Watch Timer averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do Simply Timers or Simple Stop Watch Timer have ads?

Simple Stop Watch Timer shows ads; Simply Timers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Timers or Simple Stop Watch Timer?

Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Stop Watch Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simply Timers was updated on September 19, 2026 and Simple Stop Watch Timer on August 8, 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.*