Comparison

Simple Timer vs Serial Countdown Timer

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

Serial Countdown Timer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Simple Timer4 screens
Serial Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simple Timer versus Serial Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple TimerSerial Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulius PetrusauskasJeevan Nagaraj

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Serial Countdown Timer

One-time1
  • Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is Simple Timer free?
Simple Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serial Countdown Timer free?
Serial Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Timer or Serial Countdown Timer have ads?
Simple Timer shows ads; Serial Countdown Timer does not.

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