Comparison

Interval Timer vs シンプル料理タイマー

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app provides versatile timers for various activities, including high-intensity interval training, Pomodoro technique, and meditation. Its intuitive design and customizable modes help users focus on their tasks or workouts without distraction.

Highlights
  • Rotary knob for time setting
  • Four distinct timer modes (Timer, Pomodoro, Interval, Meditation)
  • Customizable work/rest durations for intervals
  • Automatic session tracking for Pomodoro
  • Keyboard shortcuts for play/pause and reset
  • Native notifications and haptic feedback
Features
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Train smarter with Interval Timer -- the interval app built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and deep work sessions. Set your time with a satisfying rotary knob, hit play, and focus. Four built-in modes cover every workflow -- from high-intensity circuits to calm meditation. FOUR MODES - Timer: Simple countdown up to 60 minutes. Drag the knob and go. - Pomodoro: Classic 25/5/15 technique with automatic work-break cycling and session tracking. - Interval: HIIT and boxing-style rounds with configurable work/rest durations. Perfect for Tabata, circuit training, and gym workouts. - Meditation: Mindfulness timer with a calm green accent and gentle completion sound. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Drag-to-set rotary knob with satisfying tick marks and progress arc - Each mode has its own accent color for instant recognition - Keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/pause, R to reset - Compact window that stays out of your way - Native notifications when your timer completes - Haptic feedback on supported devices Whether you are training at the gym, studying with Pomodoro, running boxing rounds, or winding down with breathwork -- Interval Timer gives you precise control without the clutter. Less setup. More flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

シンプル料理タイマー

Features
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シンプル料理タイマーは、複数のタイマーを同時に動かせる料理向けタイマーアプリです。 ■ 特長 ・タイマーをいくつでも同時にスタート ・半熟卵・パスタ・カップ麺などのプリセット付き ・カスタムで分・秒を自由に設定 ・終了時はアラーム音とバイブでお知らせ ・日本語/英語の切り替え、ダークモードに対応 ・広告付きで完全無料 複数の料理を並行して作るときに便利です。

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
シンプル料理タイマー3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: シンプル料理タイマー at none against Interval Timer's 3. シンプル料理タイマー also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. シンプル料理タイマー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, シンプル料理タイマー every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus シンプル料理タイマー: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timerシンプル料理タイマー
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny GoncharovSearial, Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Phygital Timer Plus$4.99
None

シンプル料理タイマー

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is シンプル料理タイマー free?
シンプル料理タイマー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or シンプル料理タイマー have ads?
シンプル料理タイマー shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or シンプル料理タイマー?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and シンプル料理タイマー every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 25, 2026 and シンプル料理タイマー on October 20, 2026.

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