# Easy Alarm Time Setting vs Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Timer at 4.4 against Easy Alarm Time Setting's 3.8. Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). Easy Alarm Time Setting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Easy Alarm Time Setting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer has 442 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Easy Alarm Time Setting's written reviews are positive against 20% of Timer's.

Easy Alarm Time Setting ships an update every 20 months, Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Easy Alarm Time Setting | Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-alarm-time-setting/id554489445/reviews) | **[4.4 (442 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **442** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [Studio 1J, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639917300) |

## What reviewers say

### Easy Alarm Time Setting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-alarm-time-setting/id554489445)

This free alarm application allows for simple time setting with a memo function. It calculates and displays the remaining time until the set alarm. Users can also enable a silent mode with vibration only.

**Highlights:** Single alarm setting, One-time notification, Easy time setting, Remaining time display, Memo function, Silent/Vibe mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-minimal-timer/id1661418622)

This app offers a simple and intuitive way to manage your time for various activities. Set custom timers, utilize quick presets, and adjust alarm volumes to suit your needs. Stay on track with home screen widgets and an optional ambient ticking sound.

**Highlights:** Easy timer setting, Customizable presets, Adjustable alarm volume, Ambient ticking sound option, Home screen widgets, Flexible subscription options

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Timer+ | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Minimal Timer+ | $79.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Minimal and simple design
- 👍 Great for meditation timers
- 👍 Custom volume feature
- 👍 Sleek and wonderful app
- 👍 Imposes discipline for time monitoring

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely high weekly subscription cost
- 💸 Unfair trial requiring subscription
- 💸 Predatory pricing model
- 💸 No free version for basic use
- 💸 App is too expensive

**Reported bugs**

- App swirls for over a minute before loading
- No widgets found after paying for subscription
- Unable to get past the first screen without subscribing

**Requested features**

- Allow limited access to try before subscribing
- Add an option to control the timer from the widget
- Add shortcuts support for setting and naming timers
- Add a 24-hour timer option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Easy Alarm Time Setting free?

Easy Alarm Time Setting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer?

Timer is rated higher. Easy Alarm Time Setting averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Timer averages 4.4 from 442 ratings.

### Do Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer have ads?

Easy Alarm Time Setting shows ads; Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Easy Alarm Time Setting or Timer?

Easy Alarm Time Setting ships an update every 20 months, and Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Easy Alarm Time Setting was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer on October 8, 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.*