# Animal Timer vs Simply Scheduled

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simply Scheduled at 100% against Animal Timer's 0%. Simply Scheduled also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). Animal Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Animal Timer costs $0.99 and Simply Scheduled $0.99 up front. Simply Scheduled sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Animal Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animal Timer ships an update every 10 months, Simply Scheduled every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animal Timer | Simply Scheduled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scheduled/id6739735298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **25** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masahiro Tomosada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587710118) | [Universal Queue LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577058225) |

## What reviewers say

### Animal Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-timer/id1606487958)

This timer app notifies you with fun animal sounds when your set time is up. Choose from cats, dogs, or chicks, and set timers ranging from 1 second to 99 minutes. It supports multiple independent timers, each with a different animal sound.

**Highlights:** Customizable animal sound alerts, Set timers from 1 second to 99 minutes, Multiple independent timers, Assign different sounds to each timer, Simple start and sound selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simply Scheduled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-scheduled/id6739735298)

Manage appointments with a minimalist approach. This app offers simple, stress-free scheduling to help you plan your week with confidence, avoiding the clutter of traditional calendars.

**Highlights:** Minimalist appointment book, Effortless appointment management, Stress-free scheduling, Plan your week with confidence, Avoid calendar clutter

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animal Timer free?

Animal Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simply Scheduled free?

Simply Scheduled costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Animal Timer or Simply Scheduled have ads?

Neither Animal Timer nor Simply Scheduled shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Animal Timer or Simply Scheduled?

Animal Timer ships an update every 10 months, and Simply Scheduled every 3 weeks. Most recently, Animal Timer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simply Scheduled on November 4, 2026.

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