Comparison

Simple Timer vs Tally

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Tally

Features
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Count anything. Beautifully. Tally is the simplest, most satisfying digital click counter. Tap to add. Swipe to subtract. Feel every count with haptic feedback. Whether you're tracking gym reps, keeping score at a game, counting a number of people at an event, tracking knitting row by row, prayer beads, bird sightings, pitch counts, or lap numbers — Tally is the best clicker and hand counter replacement. SIMPLE & POWERFUL • Create multiple counters for anything you need to track • Customize each counter with colors and names • Haptic feedback on every tap — feels amazing • Works offline, always HOME SCREEN WIDGET • See your counters without opening the app • Tap to count directly from your Home Screen • Interactive widgets powered by iOS 17 PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited counters • Full count history with charts and stats • Groups for organization • Export to CSV • Multiple widget styles No ads. No account required. No internet needed. Just counting, done right. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Tally Premium is available as an auto-renewable subscription with three options: • Weekly — $0.99/week • Monthly — $1.99/month • Annual — $9.99/year All plans include a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://tally-counter-policies.vercel.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Timer4 screens
Tally3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tally at none against Simple Timer's shown. Tally also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 23 months). Simple Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tally sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Timer ships an update every 23 months, Tally every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple Timer versus Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TimerTally
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulius PetrusauskasCarlos Correa da Silva

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple Timer free?
Simple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Timer or Tally have ads?
Simple Timer shows ads; Tally does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Timer or Tally?
Simple Timer ships an update every 23 months, and Tally every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Tally on October 31, 2026.

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