Comparison

Simple Stop Timer vs EKtimer

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

Head to head
About

Simple Stop Timer

This minimalist timer app helps you stay focused on tasks like work, study, or relaxation. It offers customizable session durations and breaks with subtle visual and sound cues, all within a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant interface
  • Customizable session durations
  • Subtle visual and sound cues
  • Neon gradient design
  • Ideal for work, study, and mindfulness
Features
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Stay focused and make every minute count with NeonFocus — a sleek, minimal timer designed to help you work, study, or relax with intention. Whether you’re using the Pomodoro technique, deep-work sessions, or just need a clean way to track time, NeonFocus keeps you in the zone without distractions. Features: • Simple, elegant interface — no clutter, no ads • Custom session durations and breaks • Subtle visual and sound cues • Neon gradient design for a modern look • Perfect for work, study, or mindfulness Focus smarter. Finish stronger.

About

EKtimer

Features
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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.

Screenshots

Simple Stop Timer4 screens
EKtimer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EKtimer at none against Simple Stop Timer's shown. EKtimer also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 33 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Stop Timer ships an update every 33 months, EKtimer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Stop Timer versus EKtimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Stop TimerEKtimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulius PetrusauskasSimon Berg

In-app purchases

None

Simple Stop Timer

No in-app purchases

None

EKtimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Stop Timer free?
Simple Stop Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EKtimer free?
EKtimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Stop Timer or EKtimer have ads?
Simple Stop Timer shows ads; EKtimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Stop Timer or EKtimer?
Simple Stop Timer ships an update every 33 months, and EKtimer every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Stop Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and EKtimer on October 1, 2026.

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