Comparison

Simple Task vs TimeBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Simple Task

Features
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Simple task with checklist. Focus to do with Pomodoro. Just do one thing at a time. That's all. Let's make everything simple! Focus on yourself, on the things in front of you, start with small tasks, do it now, or remove it! Features: - Create task is simple with 3 steps. - Improve time by estimate time and actual time. - Improve your focus with Pomodoro. - Statistics on completion of the tasks. - Multiple color choices.

About

TimeBuddy

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

Highlights
  • Reusable multi-step timer sessions
  • Simultaneous session support
  • Cross-device reminders
  • Spoken timer alerts
  • Home screen widgets
  • Focus session history
  • Customizable graphic templates
Features
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TimeBuddy is a simple, multi-step productivity timer that helps you focus on your daily tasks. You can create a session for tasks like cooking, working out, or studying. Then break up your goal into steps or mini-goals. Here is an example of a quick 10-minute workout session: · Bodyweight Squats for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Push-Ups for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Plank with T-Rotation for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Alternating Standing Oblique Crunches for 2 minutes · Finish with a Rest for 30 second ——— Features ——— - Stay focused by running reusable multi-step timer sessions to achieve your goal. = Multiple sessions can run simultaneously. - Receive reminders across devices while progressing and finishing sessions. - Spoken alerts will talk you through your timers so you can stay focused. - Access sessions on the home screen with widgets. - Keep track of your progress with the focus session history. - Share your progress with our gorgeous customizable graphic templates. - Access sessions securely on all of your devices using iCloud. - Customize the appearance of the app with alternate theme colors and app icons. - Enjoy focusing in the dark with our gorgeous dark mode. ——— TimeBuddy Plus ——— TimeBuddy is made by me, Matt, a solo developer! I believe that TimeBuddy’s core features should be free for everyone to use, but if you want to support and help me work on the app full time, you can subscribe to TimeBuddy Plus to unlock all features. ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a TimeBuddy Plus subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse

Screenshots

Simple Task4 screens
TimeBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Task at none against TimeBuddy's 4. Simple Task also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). TimeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Task ships an update weekly, TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple Task versus TimeBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TaskTimeBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen HungMasterMind Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simple Task

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • TimeBuddy Plus$4.991 Month
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimeBuddy Plus$49.99

Questions

Is Simple Task free?
Simple Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeBuddy free?
TimeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Task or TimeBuddy have ads?
Simple Task shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Task or TimeBuddy?
Simple Task ships an update weekly, and TimeBuddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple Task was updated on October 20, 2026 and TimeBuddy on October 15, 2026.

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