Comparison

Just My Timer vs SimplyTimer

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

Head to head
About

Just My Timer

Create custom interval timers for various workouts and activities. This app offers precise timing, custom sounds, and detailed history tracking without ads or subscriptions. It syncs with Apple Watch for on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval sequences
  • Work, rest, and prepare steps
  • Customizable beep cues
  • Automatic saving of completed trains
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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An interval timer that does one thing well and doesn't drift, doesn't track, doesn't ask you to subscribe to keep using it. Build any sequence of work, rest, and prepare steps. Press start. Beeps land exactly when they're supposed to — even on the lock screen, even with music playing. We made it because we got tired of timers that lost the count mid-set. Free. No ads. No subscriptions. No analytics SDK in your pocket. WHAT'S INSIDE Build the train you'll actually run Three step types (work, rest, prepare). Any duration, any order. Tabata, EMOM, boxing rounds, CrossFit WODs, mobility, breathwork — the same three pieces, your sequence. Your last train auto-loads when you open the app. Your own beeps, on every phase Sixteen built-in sounds, plus custom cues per phase. Two kinds of cues: single (once, X seconds before the end) or recurring (every X seconds). Recurring cues are unrolled into an exact schedule before the timer even starts. The trains you actually did Every finished train is auto-saved with a colored timeline showing every work and rest segment exactly as you ran them. Three numbers at the finish — sets, time, work time. Tap any past train to re-load and re-run it in two taps. On your wrist, when the phone's away The Apple Watch companion app runs trains from your wrist with two modes — Basic, for a single round, and Interval, for the full work / rest / prepare sequence. The digital crown sets durations. Tap the lock to keep a sweaty palm from pausing mid-set. And you don't have to watch the screen. A haptic tap on your wrist tells you when the current step is ending and the next is starting. PRIVACY, FOR REAL Everything — your sequences, your history, your custom sounds — lives on your device. There is no server, no account, no sign-up. The app ships with zero analytics SDKs, zero crash reporters, zero advertising identifiers. We do not share data with anyone, because we do not collect it in the first place. PERFECT FOR · HIIT, Tabata, EMOM · Boxing rounds, MMA, kickboxing · CrossFit, AMRAP, time-capped WODs · Mobility, stretching, yoga flows · Breathwork (Wim Hof, box breathing, 4-7-8) · Lap timing, climbing intervals · Anyone who counts seconds for a living WHO MADE THIS Two people, with coffee and a barbell. We use the app every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. If we find a bug, we fix it the same week — not in next quarter's roadmap. If you have a feature in mind, write to us. One of us will read it. — Just Two hi@justtwo.co

About

SimplyTimer

This minimalist app is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with ease. It offers customizable intervals and background mode to keep your timer running smoothly. Enhance your training sessions and stay motivated with this efficient, distraction-free workout companion.

Highlights
  • Easy to use interface
  • Customizable intervals
  • Background timer mode
  • Supports HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, circuit training
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Elevate your workouts with the Simple Interval Timer, your new perfect exercise companion. Whether you're into HIIT, Tabata, Boxing, circuit training, or any high-intensity exercise, our minimalist app is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with ease. *Key Features:* - *Easy to Use:* Kickstart your workouts with a single tap, thanks to our hassle-free user interface. - *Customizable Intervals:* Tailor the number of sets, workout duration, rest time, and more to fit your needs, optimizing your training sessions. - *Background Mode:* Keep your timer running smoothly in the background, even when your device is locked, ensuring you stay on track with your workouts. Enhance your training sessions, stay motivated, and track your progress effortlessly with the Simple Interval Timer. It's the ultimate tool for efficient, distraction-free workouts. Experience the simplicity and effectiveness of the Simple Interval Timer today. Download now to elevate your fitness journey! Your feedback is valuable to us, feel free to share your experience and help us improve.

Screenshots

Just My Timer4 screens
SimplyTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Just My Timer and SimplyTimer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SimplyTimer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Just My Timer's. SimplyTimer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Just My Timer against 5.0 for SimplyTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Just My Timer's written reviews are positive against 94% of SimplyTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just My Timer ships an update every 2 months, SimplyTimer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just My Timer versus SimplyTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust My TimerSimplyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel GagarinMaurice-Nikita Rafael Reichert

Customer experience

Just My Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SimplyTimer

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

In-app purchases

None

Just My Timer

No in-app purchases

None

SimplyTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just My Timer free?
Just My Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyTimer free?
SimplyTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Just My Timer or SimplyTimer?
Just My Timer and SimplyTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Just My Timer or SimplyTimer have ads?
Neither Just My Timer nor SimplyTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just My Timer or SimplyTimer?
Just My Timer ships an update every 2 months, and SimplyTimer every 2 days. Most recently, Just My Timer was updated on September 14, 2026 and SimplyTimer on August 25, 2026.

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