# Simply Timers vs One Tap Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Timers at 100% against One Tap Timer's 50%. Simply Timers also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). One Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Simply Timers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: One Tap Timer has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simply Timers's written reviews are positive against 50% of One Tap Timer's.

Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, One Tap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simply Timers | One Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-timers/id1543973390/reviews)** | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-tap-timer-easy-countdown/id6755622690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Thryselius](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473774228) | [StedyWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838589979) |

## 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


### One Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-tap-timer-easy-countdown/id6755622690)

This app offers a straightforward countdown timer designed for everyday tasks. It features simple controls, quick setup with presets, and customizable alerts, all within a distraction-free interface. Ideal for studying, cooking, workouts, and more.

**Highlights:** Tap to start, pause, resume, Minimalist, distraction-free interface, Instant presets and custom duration, Light and Dark visual themes, Sound or vibration alerts, Focus and study timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simply Timers free?

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

### Is One Tap Timer free?

One Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simply Timers or One Tap Timer?

Simply Timers is rated higher. Simply Timers averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while One Tap Timer averages 4.6 from 33 ratings.

### Do Simply Timers or One Tap Timer have ads?

One Tap Timer shows ads; Simply Timers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simply Timers or One Tap Timer?

Simply Timers ships an update every 3 months, and One Tap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, Simply Timers was updated on October 6, 2026 and One Tap Timer on October 2, 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.*