# Timer vs Simple Timer & Stopwatch

The clearest difference is rating: Timer at 4.4 against Simple Timer & Stopwatch's 1.0. Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). Simple Timer & Stopwatch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Timer & Stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer ships an update fortnightly, Simple Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer | Simple Timer & Stopwatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-stopwatch-timer/id1632875076/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-stopwatch/id6737737475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [西连 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622159390) | [Cong Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/954373766) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-stopwatch-timer/id1632875076)

This app offers a simple and customizable timer and stopwatch. Easily set custom durations for various activities like exercise or chores. It includes delay timing options and audible alerts with sound effects.

**Highlights:** Customizable timing content, Delay timing function, Stopwatch functionality, Built-in sound effects, Easy to use interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $3.99 | one-time |


### Simple Timer & Stopwatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-stopwatch/id6737737475)

This app provides a clear and responsive timer and stopwatch with large time displays for everyday tasks, study, and lessons. It offers customizable layouts, presets, and history tracking, with optional features like showing the current time and keeping the screen awake. Live Activities display your timer or stopwatch on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.

**Highlights:** Large time displays, Customizable layouts, Preset durations, Live Activities integration, Offline functionality, History tracking, Screen awake option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer free?

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

### Is Simple Timer & Stopwatch free?

Simple Timer & Stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer or Simple Timer & Stopwatch?

Timer is rated higher. Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Simple Timer & Stopwatch averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer or Simple Timer & Stopwatch have ads?

Timer shows ads; Simple Timer & Stopwatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer or Simple Timer & Stopwatch?

Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Timer & Stopwatch every 3 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Timer & Stopwatch on September 29, 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.*