SimpliFocus vs Chimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpliFocus
This app offers a distraction-free environment to boost productivity. It features a minimalist timer and session tracking, allowing users to focus on tasks without clutter or complex interfaces. Designed for simplicity, it helps users achieve deep work and accomplish their goals.
- Instant focus with one tap
- Minimalist Pomodoro-inspired timer
- Session tracking with streaks
- Lock screen and Live Activities support
- Customizable session and break times
- Ad-free and clutter-free interface
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SimpliFocus Focus Made Effortless Instant focus. Zero distractions. One tap is all it takes. Tired of complicated productivity apps that only add clutter to your day? SimpliFocus gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t, to actually get things done. No noise. No bloat. Just pure, calming focus. Why You’ll Love SimpliFocus: • Start Focusing in Seconds Open the app and tap “Start.” That’s it. The rest fades away so you can dive in. • Minimal, Beautiful Timer Work and rest in gentle cycles with a clean Pomodoro-inspired timer that keeps you centered, not stressed. • Designed to Disappear Track sessions and see your streaks only when you want—no pressure, no dashboards, no overwhelm. • Lock Screen & Live Activities Keep your focus front and center—even when your phone is locked. • Customizable, Not Complicated Tweak your session and break times in seconds. Only the essentials, all on one screen. • Absolutely No Clutter No ads. No sign-ups. No endless menus. Just focus. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just want a calmer day, SimpliFocus lets you do more—with less. Make space for deep work. Clear your mind. Finish what matters. Download SimpliFocus today and rediscover what you can do when nothing gets in your way.
Chimer
This app provides periodic chime alarms that work in the background, even on your watch. Set custom intervals and repeat counts for continuous or finite notifications. It's designed for focused work or timed tasks.
- Periodic chime alarms
- Background operation
- Watch complications
- Customizable intervals
- Repeat count setting
- Infinite or finite alarms
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Uninterrupted periodic nudge alarm app - watch only app Once you set timer, it chimes with intervals of set time. It works even on the background. You can check out the set time on the complications. You can set number of repeats, the process of chimer times on the complications. when there is no number of repeats set, chimer goes infinitely. • Please read the p.s. on description. because of Apple policies, I couldn't set them up in a comfy way by default. • This app can't be used with Workout/Activity app since an Apple watch can have only one Work Session at the same time. p.s. In case you don't like Chimer app opens on wrist raise, go to watch's settings -> General -> return to clock -> Chimer -> select customize and select always on "while not in session" then it won't pop up on wrist raise. It's unable to be turned off by default by Apple. p.s. 2 Since this is an Apple watch only app, you can't install it on your iPhone's App store app. Please install this app through App store app on your apple watch. This is how Apple set up for its every watch stand-alone app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpliFocus at 100% against Chimer's 50%. SimpliFocus also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Chimer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
SimpliFocus is free to download; Chimer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpliFocus ships an update every 5 days, Chimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpliFocus | Chimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Josh Wood | Hwasung Kim |
Customer experience
SimpliFocus
Chimer
In-app purchases
SimpliFocus
No in-app purchases
Chimer
No in-app purchases









