# Presentation Timer vs Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer at 4.7 against Presentation Timer's 2.6. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 18 months) and review sentiment (89% vs 62%). Presentation Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Presentation Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer has 303 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Presentation Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's.

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Presentation Timer | Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573/reviews) | **[4.7 (303 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **303** |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takuya Murakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/290776110) | [Lemon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571526603) |

## What reviewers say

### Presentation Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presentation-timer/id291171573)

A straightforward timer designed for presentations. Set multiple bell alerts and observe color changes as time progresses. Supports both count-up and count-down modes, with manual bell ringing and screen rotation.

**Highlights:** Multiple bell timings, Color-changing timer, Manual bell ringing, Count-up/count-down modes, Screen rotation support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-timer-and-alarm-listtimer/id890352174)

This app offers a simple, one-tap timer for various activities like focus, study, and workouts. It displays finish times, works in the background with notifications, and supports vibration for silent mode. An upgrade option removes ads and adds lock screen countdowns and custom sounds.

**Highlights:** One-tap start, Finish times displayed, Background notifications, Vibration for silent mode, Easy repeat function, Battery friendly operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListTime One Weeek | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| ListTimer Plus | $2.49 | per month |
| ListTimer Plus | $14.99 | per year |
| ListTimer Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⏱️ Seconds display feature (unlike Apple's native timer)
- 🔇 True silent/vibration-only alert option
- 🎯 Multiple simultaneous timers capability
- ✅ Highly reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alarm doesn't always trigger when app is closed
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔊 Ad sounds play despite silent timer setting
- ⚙️ Awkward repeat function toggle in settings
- 📱 Requires app to remain open for vibration alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Alarm fails to trigger when app is closed or locked
- Vibration doesn't work reliably in background
- App fails to download (stuck on iCloud icon)
- Notification bar alert insufficient to wake users
- Inconsistent vibration performance in some scenarios

**Requested features**

- 12-hour time format option for end-time display
- Independent alarm volume control (separate from phone volume)
- Simpler repeat function toggle (zero repeat option in settings)
- Text/description field to note what timer is for
- Interval repetition with alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Presentation Timer free?

Presentation Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Presentation Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Presentation Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.7 from 303 ratings.

### Do Presentation Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer have ads?

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer shows ads; Presentation Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Presentation Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?

Presentation Timer ships an update every 18 months, and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. Most recently, Presentation Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*