# The Simple 30 Day Countdown vs Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Simple 30 Day Countdown at none against Timer's 5. The Simple 30 Day Countdown also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and device support (3 vs 1). Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (470 vs 9). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. The Simple 30 Day Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Simple 30 Day Countdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 470 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Simple 30 Day Countdown ships an update every 2 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Simple 30 Day Countdown | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082/reviews)** | [4.4 (470 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **470** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mats Bauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389712893) | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) |

## What reviewers say

### The Simple 30 Day Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-simple-30-day-countdown/id1566875082)

This minimalist timer allows you to set countdowns for up to 30 days. It's designed for simplicity and speed, offering a completely ad-free experience for tracking your important events.

**Highlights:** Countdown timer up to 30 days, Simple and fast interface, Completely ad-free, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Simple 30 Day Countdown free?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Simple 30 Day Countdown or Timer?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown is rated higher. The Simple 30 Day Countdown averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 470 ratings.

### Do The Simple 30 Day Countdown or Timer have ads?

Neither The Simple 30 Day Countdown nor Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Simple 30 Day Countdown or Timer?

The Simple 30 Day Countdown ships an update every 2 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, The Simple 30 Day Countdown was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timer on October 25, 2026.

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