GameTimer For BoardGames vs SimpleTimer for Boardgame
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GameTimer For BoardGames
This utility app helps manage board game sessions with up to eight players. Customize player profiles with names and icons, and save game settings for quick restarts. It's designed for a seamless board game experience.
- Supports up to 8 players
- Customizable player names and icons
- Handicap settings
- Game save and reset function
- Compatible with various board games
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This is a game timer app that is perfect for board games. 【Features】 - Set up to 8 players. Compatible with various board games. - You can make detailed settings such as name, icon, and handicap settings in player settings. - Equipped with game save function. You can start various games by resetting the game settings.
SimpleTimer for Boardgame
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This timer is designed for games like Rummikub for 2-4 players and is also ideal for timed traditional games like Chess or Go. It easily records and alerts players to their usage time, making your smartphone the perfect tabletop game timer. - Supports 2-4 players. - Countdown for each turn. - Optional countdown for the entire game. - Optional individual countdown for each player. - Supports two methods of randomly determining who starts the game. - Ability to switch the order of turns. - Intuitively displays the current game status.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SimpleTimer for Boardgame at none against GameTimer For BoardGames's shown. GameTimer For BoardGames's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GameTimer For BoardGames ships an update every 2 weeks, SimpleTimer for Boardgame every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GameTimer For BoardGames | SimpleTimer for Boardgame |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takahiro Yoshii | Brokers Tech Limited |
In-app purchases
GameTimer For BoardGames
No in-app purchases
SimpleTimer for Boardgame
No in-app purchases
Questions
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