# Simple Interval Timer vs MCM Events

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCM Events at none against Simple Interval Timer's 4. MCM Events also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 85%). Simple Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 665). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Interval Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. MCM Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Interval Timer against 4.9 for MCM Events. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 665, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Simple Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 98% of MCM Events's.

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, MCM Events every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Interval Timer | MCM Events |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-interval-timer/id458334253/reviews) | [4.9 (665 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 665 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | **97.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [0FF](https://appshunter.io/developer/455256988) | [Dilltree Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/799017229) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-interval-timer/id458334253)

This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.

**Highlights:** Customizable sets, action, and break durations, Plain and simple design, Saves last 5 configurations, Runs in the background, iOS screen dimming prevention, Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Espresso | $0.99 | one-time |
| Americano | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Caramel Cappuccino | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
- 💰 Actually free, no paywall
- 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues
- 🎶 Works well with music playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⚙️ Limited customization options
- 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Difficulty deleting/managing saved configurations

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops working when screen is locked
- Countdown beeps not syncing with timer
- Interval times not accurately tracked

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and delete saved configurations
- More granular interval time settings (e.g., 1-second increments)
- Stronger haptic feedback on Apple Watch
- Integration with workout tracking apps


### MCM Events

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcm-events/id6467168326)

Follow runners in real-time during multiple running events throughout the year. Access official results, event details, and interactive course maps for participants and spectators.

**Highlights:** Live runner tracking, Live leaderboards, Official results, Event information, Interactive course maps, Push notifications, Social sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great organization
- 👍 Helpful for spectators
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Useful information and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional tracking issues or lags
- 🔍 Desire for more directional assistance and mile markers
- 💡 Ability to send messages to runners
- 💡 Option to view finish line camera

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on open screen with broken 'OK' button
- Occasional tracking lags or inaccuracies

**Requested features**

- Ability to view spectator location on map
- Option to send messages to runners
- Finish line camera feed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Interval Timer free?

Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MCM Events free?

MCM Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Interval Timer or MCM Events?

Simple Interval Timer and MCM Events are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.4K and 665 ratings respectively.

### Do Simple Interval Timer or MCM Events have ads?

Simple Interval Timer shows ads; MCM Events does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Interval Timer or MCM Events?

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, and MCM Events every 9 months. Most recently, Simple Interval Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and MCM Events on September 17, 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.*