Instant Timer vs SimTimerX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Timer
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START TIMERS INSTANTLY With Instant Timer, you can start timers quicker than with other apps. HOW IT WORKS Other timer apps usually require you to first set a duration before the timer can start. With Instant Timer, it's the other way around: First, you start a new timer. Then, while this timer is already running, you set its duration. This is why timers can be started so quickly with Instant Timer. LESS STRESS With Instant Timer, you first start a timer and then set the duration afterward. That way you can take the stress out of the moment and set the duration when it suits you best. GREAT FOR COOKING Imagine you are cooking. The water boils, but you also must hurry to finish chopping the vegetables. You quickly put the ingredients into the water - but for how long again? Take the heat out of the moment: Start a timer for the water now, finish chopping the vegetables, and then you have all the time in the world to dig out the recipe and set the water timer's duration accordingly. MANY USE CASES Instant Timer is a flexible tool that can be used for all kinds of situations, including: โข Productivity โข Cooking โข Tea timers โข Sports โข Presentation rehearsals โข When someone asks you to start a timer and you don't even know why yet โข Whatever other special use cases you may have in your life Download Instant Timer now and find out how Instant Timer can be the right tool for things in your life. OTHER FEATURES โข Manage multiple timers at once โข Notifications for active timers โข Clean and focused design DOWNLOAD INSTANT TIMER NOW Download Instant Timer now for free. --- ALREADY HAVE INSTANT TIMER INSTALLED? If you enjoy using Instant Timer, consider subscribing to one of the ad-free subscriptions to support its development ;) --- Terms of Use: https://instanttimer.viewout.net/terms-and-conditions/
SimTimerX
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SimTimerX pairs a polished look with an efficient timer experience. Its unique rotary dial feels just like a real timer, and the clear on-screen hints make setting time quick and straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimTimerX at none against Instant Timer's 2. SimTimerX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 25 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Instant Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SimTimerX asks for nothing beyond the download.
Instant Timer ships an update every 25 months, SimTimerX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Timer | SimTimerX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | David Leander Dias Duarte | Wu Bin |
In-app purchases
Instant Timer
- Instant Timer Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Instant Timer Pro (Yearly)$10.001 Year
SimTimerX
No in-app purchases









