Comparison

TimerZ vs Simple Timer App

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

Head to head
About

TimerZ

This utility app allows users to set multiple countdown timers simultaneously, with options for custom alarms, background operation, and history logging. It offers advanced features like chained timers and Dropbox integration for saving and loading data.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Background operation
  • Customizable alarms and sounds
  • Timer chaining and looping
  • Activity history logging
  • Dropbox integration
Features
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Why did we create another timer app when there are already dozens in the App Store? Because “Timer Z is the Last Timer You’ll Ever Need”! It's simple to use yet full featured. For example, you can easily set a timer to give a 15 seconds warning before another alarming at 1 minute mark. Some unique features of Timer Z are: - A simple count down timer can be set and started with just 3 taps - Multiple timers can be set and can run simultaneously - The timer will fire even if the Timer Z app is running in the background - Each timer can be named and set to expire after a time interval, or at a specific point in time like an alarm - While a timer is running, it can show remaining time or elapsed time since start, either in full hour/min/sec or just seconds - Background graphics shows the percent of time remaining - A running timer can be paused and resumed to continue where it left off - When a timer expires, there is a choice of alarm sounds, vibration, or no sound at all - Optionally the alarm can continue to sound until acknowledged - Upon expiration, a timer can start another timer, including itself in a loop - Timer activity history is saved and can be emailed, great for record keeping - Timer data can be saved and loaded from a linked Dropbox account Whether you’re looking for a simple timer, or one with all the bells-and-whistles, Timer Z is the best choice! NOTE: this version is limited to 2 timers. Use the convenient in-app purchase of Pro feature to add an unlimited number of timers, and eliminate all advertisements. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Timer App

This utility app provides a straightforward timer experience by removing all non-essential features. It operates seamlessly in the background and delivers notifications even when the device is locked.

Highlights
  • Simple timer functionality
  • Background operation
  • Lock screen notifications
  • No unnecessary features
Features
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It is the simplest timer. - We have omitted any unnecessary functions. - Works in the background. - Notified by notification during locking.

Screenshots

TimerZ4 screens
Simple Timer App2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimerZ at 60% against Simple Timer App's 0%. TimerZ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). Simple Timer App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. TimerZ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Simple Timer App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimerZ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of TimerZ's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Timer App's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimerZ versus Simple Timer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerZSimple Timer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSquawk Studio, LLCHayato Shimizu

Customer experience

TimerZ

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Simple Timer App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TimerZ

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timer Z Pro$4.99
None

Simple Timer App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimerZ free?
TimerZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Timer App free?
Simple Timer App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimerZ or Simple Timer App?
TimerZ is rated higher. TimerZ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Simple Timer App averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do TimerZ or Simple Timer App have ads?
Neither TimerZ nor Simple Timer App shows ads.

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