Simple Timer vs Serial Countdown Timer
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
Serial Countdown Timer
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Take control of your time with Serial Countdown Timer — a simple yet powerful app designed to help you complete tasks in sequence without losing focus. Whether you're working, exercising, cooking, or building daily routines, this app lets you create a series of countdown timers that run one after another automatically. No interruptions. No distractions. Just flow. Why Serial Countdown Timer? • Sequential Timers – Set multiple timers that run in order, perfect for routines and step-based tasks • Stay in the Zone – Eliminate the need to reset timers manually and maintain your focus • Minimal & Clean Design – A distraction-free interface built for effortless time management • Flexible Use Cases – Ideal for workouts, study sessions, meditation, cooking, and more • Quick Setup – Create and start your timer sequences in seconds Designed with simplicity at its core, Serial Countdown Timer helps you focus on what matters — completing tasks efficiently, one step at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Serial Countdown Timer at none against Simple Timer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Serial Countdown Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Simple Timer | Serial Countdown Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paulius Petrusauskas | Jeevan Nagaraj |
In-app purchases
Simple Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
Serial Countdown Timer
- Full Access$1.99
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