Simple Timer vs SnapTimer Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Timer
This app provides a highly visible countdown timer with a visual ring that empties as time elapses. It offers one-tap presets for common tasks like cooking and workouts, as well as a Pomodoro timer for focused work sessions. The timer continues to function in the background and alerts you with a notification.
- Large, visual countdown ring
- One-tap presets for cooking and workouts
- Background timer with notifications
- Pomodoro timer for focus sessions
- Screen stays on while timer runs
- Adjustable focus and break lengths
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A simple timer that is easy to read and never forgets to ring. BIG AND VISUAL A thick ring empties as time runs out and turns amber, then red, near the end, so you can see the time from across the kitchen or the classroom. ONE-TAP PRESETS - Quick: 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes - Kitchen: soft egg, hard egg, tea, pasta, rice, pizza - Workout: rest 30 s, 1 min, 1:30, 2 min, plank, stretch - Or spin the wheel for any time up to 3 hours RINGS WHEN IT SHOULD Timers keep exact time in the background. When the app isn't open or the phone is locked, a notification rings; in the app the alarm repeats until you tap Stop. Add a minute or restart in one tap. POMODORO Focus sprints with short breaks and a longer break every fourth round. Adjust focus and break lengths. The screen stays on while a timer runs. Free with a small banner ad. Remove ads with a one-time purchase. Terms: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/terms Privacy: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/privacy
SnapTimer Pro
Quickly set countdown timers with preset durations. Stack multiple intervals that run sequentially and receive sound alerts. Customize progress circle colors and sound tones for various tasks like workouts or focus sessions.
- Preset countdown durations
- Stackable sequential intervals
- Customizable sound alerts
- Progress circle customization
- Multiple sound tone options
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Start any countdown with a single tap. SnapTimer Pro is the fastest way to launch a timer, no fiddling, no menus. TAP TO START • One-tap preset durations for minutes and seconds • Switch instantly between Minutes and Seconds • Custom durations with a quick wheel picker INTERVAL SEQUENCES • Chain intervals that run back-to-back • Repeat the whole set as many rounds as you want, or forever • Built-in Pomodoro, Tabata and HIIT presets • Save and rename your own presets START FROM ANYWHERE (NEW) • Home Screen widget with your quick timers and presets • Control Center control for a one-tap timer • Siri & Shortcuts: "Start a timer in SnapTimer" ALERTS & DESIGN • Custom alert sounds, plus classic tones • Separate sounds for intervals and the final countdown • Ring or bar progress, and your choice of accent color • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Keeps timing accurately in the background Perfect for workouts, studying, cooking, focus sessions, and daily routines.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SnapTimer Pro at 5.0 against Simple Timer's 1.0. SnapTimer Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Simple Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SnapTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapTimer Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Simple Timer ships an update every 23 months, SnapTimer Pro every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Timer | SnapTimer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paulius Petrusauskas | RusticVibe Media LLC |
Customer experience
Simple Timer
SnapTimer Pro
In-app purchases
Simple Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
SnapTimer Pro
No in-app purchases
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