Comparison

Simply Timers vs TimeSet

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

Head to head
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

About

TimeSet

Features
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Build your routine once. Start it again whenever you need it. TimeSet combines a multi timer with saved routines for workouts, study sessions and cooking. SAVE YOUR OWN TIMER ROUTINES • Give each step a name and duration, from warm-up to workout to rest. • Run timers in sequence or start them together to track several tasks. • Keep your favorite time sets in your library and run them again. DISCOVER ROUTINES IN THE MARKET • Browse time sets published by other users and add them to your library. • Search titles and purpose tags to find workout, focus and cooking routines. • Sort by newest, likes or downloads, and like sets you want to remember. • Publish your own time sets to share your routines with others. SHARE WITH FRIENDS • Share a time set privately using an invite code. • Enter a friend's code, preview the routine and add it to your library. MAKE EVERYDAY TIMING EASIER • Choose light or dark appearance. • Keep the screen awake while running a time set and adjust haptic feedback. • Link an account and sync your saved time sets. FREE AND PRO The free version stores up to 3 time sets. Market downloads require watching a rewarded ad. Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Save unlimited time sets, download from the market without rewarded ads, and copy downloaded sets to customize them. Market, sharing and sync features require an internet connection. Create your next routine with TimeSet and be ready to start again.

Screenshots

Simply Timers4 screens
TimeSet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simply Timers at none against TimeSet's 1. Simply Timers also leads on ads (none vs shown). TimeSet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, TimeSet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simply Timers versus TimeSet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply TimersTimeSet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph ThryseliusHEYNOW

In-app purchases

None

Simply Timers

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeSet

One-time1
  • Timer-Set Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Simply Timers free?
Simply Timers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeSet free?
TimeSet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simply Timers or TimeSet have ads?
TimeSet shows ads; Simply Timers does not.
Which is updated more often, Simply Timers or TimeSet?
Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, and TimeSet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simply Timers was updated on October 23, 2026 and TimeSet on October 25, 2026.

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